Have been wanting to tie up an all black Steelhead fly and came up with this.

Hook:Mustad 36890 #1
Thread: 8/0 black
Tag: Black Krystal Flash
Butt: Black Ostrich herl
Body: Black floss
Rib: Black Ultra wire
Thorax: Black Ostrich herl
Wing: Black deer hair
Hackle: Black Brahma hen
Head: Black lacquer



It looked too black so I made a few changes and came up with this.

Hook: Mustad 36890 #1
Thread: 8/0 black
Tag: Silver flat tinsel
Butt: Died peacock herl
Body: Black stretch nylon
Rib: Silver round tinsel (small)
Thorax: Died peacock herl
Wing: Black deer hair
Hackle: Black Brahma hen
Head: Black lacquer