About the Hairy Mary Salmon Atlantic Fly

The Hairy Mary was one of the orginal hairwings that slowly replaced the classical 'coloured' salmon flies. Not only were they far less expensive to purchase and easier to tie but they often out fished the regular flies.

Expert Tip:

'Hair from squirrel tail, spaniel's tail or cat's whiskers were being used in Britain'. Morgan (1770)

Creator of this salmon atlantic fly: Anon

Tier of this salmon atlantic fly: Mandy Shelvey

Country of origin for this salmon atlantic fly: UK

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

Dressings

• Tag : Silver or gold
• Tail : Topping
• Butt : Black (optional)
• Body : Black silk
• Rib : Silver or gold
• Throat : Blue
• Wing : Natural brown, hair bucktail or squirrel