The Champion from Kelson
Tied By Bob Frandsen
Name |
The Champion |
Category |
Classic Atlantic Salmon Fly |
Tag |
Silver twist and light yellow silk |
Tail |
A topping, unbarred Summer duck; Swan dyed crimson and light blue |
Butt |
Black herl |
Body |
Two turns light blue silk and equal quantities of dark yellow, crimson, dark blue and black Seals Fur |
Ribs |
Silver lace and silver tinsel |
Hackle |
Natural black from Seals Fur |
Throat |
Jay |
Wings |
Two Summer Duck strips partially veiled with married strips of Amherst Pheasant and Golden Pheasant tail; blue Macaw, Swan dyed crimson, Teal, unbarred Summer Duck, Swan dyed dark yellow, Peacock wing, Mallard and a topping |
Sides |
Jungle Cock |
Cheeks |
Chatterer |
Horns |
Blue Macaw |
Head |
Black herl |
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The Champion was tied by Australian Fly Tyer, Bob Frandsen. You can see more of Bob's flies at The Flies of Bob Franden.
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