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Kate
Kate One of the easier featherwing flies perfect for practice when you’re starting out and just as good when you’ve gained more experience in these classic salmon flies. I put the grey Mallard on sides even though it’s listed in the pattern before the main wing. Next time I’ll probably put it under the wing…
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Namsen Variant
Namsen variant Tied pretty much after a vintage one in Terry Griffiths’ great new book “The Essential Kelson” which features Kelson’s patterns from his books and Land and Water cards. There are also good notes on fly tying techniques and material selection from Kelson explained by Marvin Nolte. Recommended purchase for everyone. I have never…
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Green Highlander from G.M. Kelson
Green Highlander This is Kelson’s version of the standard classic which he attributes to Grant. It’s a bit simpler pattern than most as it doesn’t have sides or cheeks but it will show every mistake when tied as a married wing. I added a close up photo of the wing tie in point that lets…
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Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle Another one from the fishing box of classics. This is probably my favorite variation of a Grey Eagle as it’s dead simple, has nice colors and is one of the oldest variations of the pattern. The fly is from the Fishing Gazzette 1884, 23rd of February issue. I’d usually add a counterrib…
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Butcher from G.M. Kelson
The Butcher Another staple classic that has appeared in one form or another in most of the books that are considered classic today. The shot is from a fly that I tied some years ago for fishing on an old Partridge M 5/0 hook. I have to note that the GP underwing is easier to…
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Supertinseli
Supertinseli (variation) We continue with another Finnish classic Supertinseli. Designed by Hannu Pakarinen it has been a favorite for many years when targeting big brown trout in our streams. The idea behind this flashabou streamer is to imitate a wounded baitfish struggling in the surface. Usually most effective when casted upstream and retrieved as fast…
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Goddard Caddis Parachute
Caddis Probably the most used dry fly in Finland at the moment. It is so popular that it’s usually referred to just with the name Caddis. Basically it’s a parachute variation of the Goddard Caddis developed by John Goddard and Cliff Henry (Originally G&H Sedge). Here in Finland the fly(parachute variation) is usually contributed to…
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Traditional Finnish Salmon Flies
Classic Finnish Salmon Flies From left to right Malli 64, Iso Sorsa and Teno 10. These are some of favorite patterns from the old Finnish masters. Finnish salmon flies were usually tied with a much slimmer and longer profile than their British cousins. Malli 64 (as per Erkki Honkavuori) Tag: Oval silver tinsel and orange…