On Tuesday 23 September 2003 12:37 pm, Joyce Westphal wrote: > My friend is fishing the Deschutes river this weekend..has seen and used a > "bright pink fly that has barbell eyes." He thinks that the body is a "fat > chenille" and that the tail and body may be from some type of wool or yarn. > Anyone who has any knowledge of such a fly and how to tie it, kindly share > with me. I know that is vague..he can't find his fly that he brought home > with him from last years expedition. Joyce
There are a number of yarn flies used for steelhead and salmon on the Pacific coast. Your friend does not describe anything I have heard of as a named pattern, but I have been given very similar flies for salmon fishing. Typically the tail and wing are of yarn, and the body is of matching or contrasting chenille. Its usually tied in hot colors. There may be a hackle or not, and dumbell weighting is common, as is lead wire on the body. You can check the salmon patterns at www.salmonfly.net for inspiration and identification. Rob -- In my family there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing. Norman Maclean
