Purple Emporer
Classic Salmon Fly
Tied By Rich LaMonte
Hook: Cosimo Raia
Thread: Veevus 12/0 black
Materials-
tip: Small oval silver tinsel (veevus)
tag: Yellow silk floss (kyoto)
tail: Barred wood duck married with blue and gold macaw tail and red turkey tail
butt: Black Ostrich herl
rib: Gold oval tinsel (veevus)
body: Large silver oval tinsel (veevus)
throat: Yellow saddle hackle (feathersmc)
underwing: Jungle cock
wing: Amgols and yellow dyed turkey tail
sides: Strips of red turkey tail married with teal flank
topping: Golden pheasant crest
head: Black
Notes:
Another classic fly from Kelsons book; The Salmon Fly. Beautiful and elegant. It’s always a pleasure to dress.