Black Silver Tip


Fly: John King, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Standard Salmon hook- Partridge N, Mustad 36890 or Tyer’s choice
Thread: Black Uni 8/0
Tag: Flat silver tinsel tied long
Body: Black wool
Wing: Dark moose hair

Note: Another Newfoundland standard, this minimalist fly is used in all sizes. In sizes 4 and larger, a tail of golden pheasant crest and a flat silver rib are sometimes used. In the smaller range, this can be an effective riffling fly, with the stiff moose hair contributing to its surface action.

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