Site hosted by Angelfire.com: Build your free website today!
Salmonfly.Net Salmon and Steelhead Fly Tying Guide  In Memory of Yuri Shumakov 

 Salmonfly.Net
Contributing Fly Tyers Series

Atherton Squirrel Tail

Fly Tying

Basic Tying Instructions

Anatomy of a Fly

Salmon and Steelhead Hooks

Fly Tying Tools

Materials Glossary

Fly Patterns

Fly Search

Match Flies to Species

Contributing Tyers

Show Your Flies Here

More Information 

Steelhead Facts

Pacific Salmon Facts

Tips and Techniques

Forum

Site Map

Archives

Flies

Issues

Photo Gallery

 

Atherton Squirrel Tail

Name Atherton Squirrel Tail
Category Pacific Salmon
Hook2/0 to 6, Heavy Wire, e.g. TMC 7999
TailGolden Pheasant Tippet
ButtFluorescent Yellow or Chartreuse Floss or Fine Yarn
BodySlender Black Dubbing
RibOval Silver Tinsel
ThroatBrown Hackle Fibers
WingRed Squirrel Tail

This pattern was originally an Atlantic Salmon pattern. It has been used heavily in the Great Lakes region and now the Pacific coast.

 

 

 

 

 

Fly Fishing 341x81

Home  |  About Salmonfly.Net  |  Links  |  Stores  |  Contact the Webmaster

This page is maintained by Salmonfly.Net (Friday, January 30, 1998 to )