X-Wing Salmon Fly

December 23, 2020 - Less than a minute read

Whiting farms Coq de Leon makes great wings on larger dry flies like this adult salmonfly! Tied by @cegwilli (Chris Williams)

Hook: Dairiki 700 #4 Thread: Pearsall’s Hot Orange Silk Egg Sack: Black Fine & Dry Dubbing rolled into a ball

Rib: UTC Fluorescent Orange 280

Overbody: Moose Body Hair Abdomen: Rusty Orange Tiewell Dubbing

Hackle Rib: Whiting Farms Red Label Coachman Brown Rooster Hackle

Underwing: Goose CDC

Overwing: Fpur Paired Medium Pardo CDL Saddle Hackles

Bullet Head: Black Elk