Black Bear

By Al Knudson originated this pattern in the early 1950s while he was residing in Everett, Washington. The original pattern has black bear hair for the wing., submitted by norm frechette.

Description

Steelhead fly pattern

Tying Process

Standarg tying sequence

Materials

• Body: Black Chenille
• Hackle: Black and crimson red tied on as a collar mixed and tied back and down
• Ribbing: Oval silver tinsel
• Tail: Black and crimson red hackle barbs mixed
• Thread: Black
• Wing: Black calf tail tied over the body

Hooks

• Gamakatsu T10-6H

Target species: Steelhead

Fly types: Salmon/Steelhead