Silver Tip I


Hooks - TMC7999 or DAI2441 or equivalent, sizes 4-10
Thread - Black
Tip - Oval gold tinsel
Tag - Short strand of red yarn
Body - Oval gold tinsel
Wing - Gray squirrel tail tied low over the body
Hackle - Yellow tied on as a collar and tied back
Head - Black with a red center band


The original pattern called for silver tip grizzly bear hair for the wing


Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art ? Terry Hellekson



Silver Tip II


Hooks - TMC7999 or DAI2441, sizes 4-10
Thread - Black
Tip - Flat silver tinsel
Ribbing - Flat silver tinsel
Body - Black floss
Wing - Black moose hair tied low over the body


Keith Fulsher of Eastchester, New York, originated this pattern in 1960. The silver tinsel ribbing on this pattern should be wrapped so there are equal portions of both black floss and silver tinsel showing.


Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art ? Terry Hellekson