Benn's Coachman

By John S. Benn of San Francisco, California, originated this pattern in the late 1800s., submitted by norm frechette.

Description

The original pattern had red and white goose quill sections for the wings.

Tying Process

Standard tying sequence

Materials

• Body: Peacock Herl
• Ribbing: gold wire
• Tail: Red hackle
• Thread: Black
• Throat: Brown hackle
• Wing: Red over white calf tail

Hooks

• Gamakatsu T10-6H

Fly types: Salmon/Steelhead