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Glen Grant Spey

Glen Grant Spey 

Name

Glen Grant Spey (per Kelson)

Category

Steelhead

Hook

Alec Jackson 1.5

Thread

White (under Yellow) and Black Lagartun X-strong

Tail

Golden Pheasant yellow rump

Body

Yellow Merino Wool dubbing three turns, Black Merino Wool dubbing

Ribbing

Flat Silver Tinsel followed by Silver Twist

Hackle

Black Schlappen Spey cock hackle from the end of the body but wound from root the reverse way crossing over the ribs

Throat

Teal

Wing

Two long Jungle Cock nails (back to back), two reaching half-way and two still shorter, topped by Gadwall (subbed for Teal)

Head

Yellow Merino Wool

 

Glen Grant Spey was tied by William Lovelace. You can see many more of the numerous flies he has contributed to Salmonfly.Net on his page, The Flies of William Lovelace.

Bill's Notes: Once again I thank Salmonfly.Net Contributor Monte Smith for getting me out of my comfort zone to practice and tie for the 2014 NW Fly Tyer’s Expo Spey Plate.

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