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Alaska Flash Fly

Nymph · Salmon · Trout · Steelhead · Intermediate · 1 version

Classic Recipe

• Hook Salmon/steelhead wet hook, up-eye, 2-6
• Thread Red 6/0

Materials

• Tail Silver flashabou (1 bunch)
• Body Silver flashabou (wrapped)
• Wing Silver flashabou (1 bunch)
• Collar Dyed red hackle (1)

How to tie it

1. Start thread at the bend. Tie in a bunch of silver Flashabou as a tail about one shank length long.
2. Bind several strands of Flashabou at the bend and wrap them forward to sheath the shank in a bright silver body; tie off behind the collar area.
3. Tie in a generous bunch of silver Flashabou over the top as a wing, extending to roughly the tail tips.
4. Select a dyed red hackle and wind 3-4 turns as a wet-fly collar, then sweep the fibers back and lock them with a few thread wraps.
5. Build a small neat head, whip finish and cement.

Tying videos

• Alaska Flash Fly — Alaska Department of Fish and Game (YouTube)
• Alaska Flash Fly — Cooper Landing Fishing Guide (YouTube)
• Alaska Flash Fly — Piscator Flies (YouTube)

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