Bellamy

By Peter J Schwab, submitted by norm frechette.

Description

Steelhead fly pattern. Peter J. Schwab originated this and similar patterns between the mid-1920s and mid-1940s while he was residing in Yreka, California. The wings should be cocked upward 40-50°.

Tying Process

Standard tying sequence

Materials

• Body: Copper wire over an underbody of brown floss
• Head: Black with tiny painted red dots
• Thread: Black
• Wing: White bucktail tied over the body
• Wing: with an over wing of dyed yellow natural bucktail

Hooks

• Gamakatsu T10-6H

Fly types: Salmon/Steelhead