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The Switcher fly pattern tied by Rich LaMonte
Classic Salmon Fly

The Switcher

Tied by Rich LaMonte

The Switcher recipe

HookByron Bjerke Harrison Bartleet 4/0
ThreadSemperfli nanosilk 20D
TipFine gold tinsel
TagOrange ovale silk
TailGolden pheasant crest
ButtBlack Ostrich herl
BodyRoyal blue seals fur
Body HackleRoyal blue saddle hackle
RibFlat silver and large vintage gold oval
ThroatOrange saddle hackle
Wing(Mixed) golden pheasant tail, peacock secondary, kori bustard, teal, mallard
Horns1 pair red macaw, 1 pair blue and gold macaw
CollarRoyal blue saddle hackle
HeadBlack ostrich herl

About this fly

This 0attern comes from the book, Jones Guide to Norway by Frederick Tolfrey. A lovely pattern from the 19th century. It's best fished a little smaller. Size 1 to 1/0.

What the The Switcher imitates

Tied for: Salmon (general)

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