Silver Thorn (Thornton) Name Silver Thorn Category Pacific Salmon Thread Silver Hook Size 4 through 5/0 Mustad 34007 or 34011 Tail Silver mylar tubing unravelled or silver Krystal Flash Body Silver metallic chenille Head Silver thread (I wrapped the head with silver holographic tinsel) Wing (Optional) Peacock herl Throat Optional) Red

Silver Thorn, was originated by Barry M. Thornton and is his "go-to" fly for Chinook and Coho ocean fly fishing and he calls it "silver simplicity". The pattern for this fly came from his book, Saltwater Fly Fishing for Pacific Salmon. He notes that you should tie a quantity of this fly using various weights to change the depth and try different variations. The wing and throat are optional.