Silver Hilton, Green Butt

Originator: Dave McNeese, Fly: John Edwards, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: TMC 7999
Thread: black
Tag: flat silver tinsel
Tail: pintail flank barbs
Butt: fluorescent green Nylon-stretch
Ribbing: oval silver tinsel
Body: black wool
Hackle: teal, pintail or similar flank feather
Wing: paired grizzly hackle tips, curving away from each other

Note: The Silver Hilton is and old Rogue River standby and is still in much use today. This green butt version often out produces the original especially after the sun goes off the water.


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