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Navajo Warrior
A Leon Guthrie Fly

Name	Navajo Warrior
Category	Salmon/Steelhead
Hook	Alec Jackson Spey/Diiachi # 2051 Size 1.5
Body	3 layers of Mirage Opal Tinsel
Tail Tag	Fluorescent Green UTC Thread Grade Size 70 Denier
Tail	Red Bucktail tied on with Red UTC Thread 70 Denier
Mid Top Wing	Black Bear or Temple Dog Hair
Forward Underside	Yellow Bucktail Tied on with Red UTC Thread 70 Denier
Top Wing and Under Throat	Black Bear or Temple Dog Hair
Head	Black UTC Thread Grade Size 70 Denier

Another one of Scottish fly tyer, Leon Guthrie's, most recent creations fitting 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 Navajo Warrior Inspiration