About the Garry Dog BMD Salmon Atlantic Fly

This pattern is reputed to have been born in a tackle shop where a visiting minister was asked for some hair from his accompanying Golden Retriever’s tail. This was used to form part of the wing of a fly being tied in the premises. The name of the dog was supposedly Garry hence the name Garry dog.

Expert Tip:

Very useful in coloured water!

Country of origin for this salmon atlantic fly: Scotland

This salmon atlantic fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams

Dressings

• Hook : BMD 14
• Tag : Fine oval silver tinsel and flou yellow No.10 Glo Brite floss
• Tail : Golden pheasant topping
• Body : Black floss silk
• Rib : Oval silver tinsel
• Wing : Few fibres bright red calf tail overlaid with bright yellow calf tail
• Throat : Dyed blue guinea fowl
• Head : Black