About the Baker Salmon Atlantic Fly

Jewhurst created this stylish salmon classic 'The Baker' early in the 19th century and it is one of the oldest of flies. It was a popular fly, luring many a salmon, however today it is a 'work of art' more to be appreciated by the angler than used!

Expert Tip:

So may it be : that so dead yesterday, No sad-eyed ghost, but generous and gay, May serve you memories like almighty wine When you are old. Henley

Creator of this salmon atlantic fly: Jewhurst

Tier of this salmon atlantic fly: Philip J Butcher

Country of origin for this salmon atlantic fly: England

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

Dressings

• Tag : gold twist and pale blue floss
• Tail : topping
• Butt : Black ostrich herl
• Body : Three turns of golden floss, dark orange, light blue, and red (pig's) wool
• Ribs : Gold tinsel, wide
• Hackle : Medium red claret
• Shoulder : Gallina, with light blue hackle over it
• Wings : Underwing, two tippet feathers. Sprigs of golden pheasant tail, busstard, peacock wing, red, bright green, and blue and yellow sprigs of swan over
• Horns : Blue macaw
• Head : Black

The dressing is that of Francis Francis, was tied by Philip J Butcher in 1994.