About the 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

• Butt : Flourescent red tying silk
• Body : small pearl mylar tubing
• Wing : Yellow bucktail with black goat tied in on top. One strand of pearl crystal hair on top of black goat is optional
• 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.