Purple Emporer
Classic Salmon Fly
Tied By Rich LaMonte
Hook: Cosimo Raia
Thread: Veevus 12/0 black
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.