The Gordon
Tied By Bob Frandsen
![The Gordon](images3/GordonKelson.jpg)
Name |
The Gordon |
Category |
Classic Atlantic Salmon Fly |
Tag |
Silver twist and yellow silk |
Tail |
A topping |
Butt |
Black herl |
Body |
1/3 yellow and claret silk |
Ribs |
Silver lace and flat silver |
Hackle |
Claret hackle from yellow silk |
Throat |
Blue hackle (Jay was sometimes used) |
Wing |
One tippet backed with sword feather of Golden Pheasant; Peacock herl, Bustard, Swan dyed light blue, light green and red claret; Amherst tail and a topping |
Sides |
Jungle Cock |
Head |
Black wool |
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The Gordon was tied by Australian Fly Tyer, Bob Frandsen. This is just one of the many versions of The Gordon, this one from W Brown Aberdeen (Kelson). The original version was originated by Cosmo Gordon for the Dee in Scotland around 1890. You can see more of Bob's flies at The Flies of Bob Franden.
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