About the Eternal Optimist JC Salmon Atlantic Fly

Waddingtons are very useful in the early season, especially when the water is heavy and the water temperatures are low. Black and Yellow hair winged flies are a firm favourite for the Spring fishing,and most Anglers and Boatmen regard it as a must have pattern in the fly box.

Expert Tip:

Country of origin for this salmon atlantic fly: Scotland

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

Dressings

• Body: Pearl Mylar Tubing
• Throat Wing: Yellow Bucktail/Squirrel or Arctic Fox tied long ie end of tube ext.
• Underwingwing: Dark Green Bucktail
• Top Wing: Black Bucktail/Squirrel or Arctic Fox tied long enough to suit hook size.
• Tail : 10 Holographic Tinsels
• Cheeks: Jungle Cock
• Head: Black

Locate the extension tube and whip down in position. Slide Silver Mylar on tube and whip down with Red Thread trapping the broad Mylar ribbing material. Smooth down the Mylar and part whip finish at tube head.