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Whitetail Buck
A Leon Guthrie Fly

Name	Whitetail Buck
Category	Salmon/Steelhead
Hook	Alec Jackson Spay Diiachi Size 1.5
Tail	White Bucktail
Body	Mirage Opal Tinsel
Ribbing	Medium Silver Wire
Top & Bottom Wings	Natural Fawn Color Bucktail
Head	Black UTC Thread Size 70 Denier

Another one of Scottish fly tyer, Leon Guthrie's, most recent creations.  This one,  again would probably fit into the category of "Whimsical, yet Practical". You can find many more of his flies at his page on this site, The Flies of Leon Guthrie. 

Leon's Whitetail Buck Inspiration

Leon's Notes: Simple Yet So Effective! I've always maintained that "Simplicity" is more productive in catching Salmon. Some spey patterns are so sparsely dressed, I often wonder why they trigger the Salmon into action. The Whitetail Buck is a Prime Example.