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Polar Coachman

Fly: Ken Driedger, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Salmon 1/0-6
Thread: Unithread 6/0, Wine
Tail: Golden Pheasant tippet fibers
Body: Peacock herl, red floss, peacock herl
Hackle: Ringneck Pheasant rump feather, folded
Wing: Polar Bear

Fished damp, or full wet in the oily water of late fall. Steelhead seem attracted to the polar bear wing, which goes translucent in the swim. Light is transmitted as only polar bear hair can do.

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