Black Diamond

By Harry Lemire of Black Diamond, Washington, originated this pattern in 1969., submitted by norm frechette.

Description

Harry Lemire of Black Diamond, Washington, originated this pattern in 1969.

Tying Process

Standard tying sequence

Materials

• Body: Dubbed with black rabbit fur
• Hackle: Speckled guinea fowl tied on as a collar and tied back
• Thread: Black
• Tip: Flat Silver Tinsel
• Wing: Gray squirrel tail tied over the body
• Wing: with over wings of pearl Flashabou Accent and four or five peacock sword feather barbs

Hooks

• Gamakatsu T10-6H

Target species: Steelhead

Fly types: Salmon/Steelhead