Maverick


Steelhead Fly


Mike Kennedy of Lake Oswego, Oregon, originated this pattern in 1961 for the Rogue River.
Today you will see it tied with a black Crystal Chenille body.


Hooks - MUS80500BL, MUS80501 BL, TMC7999, DA12441 or equivalent
Thread - Black
Tail - Amherst pheasant tippet barbs
Body - Black chenille
Hackle - Badger tied on as a collar and tied back and down
Wing - Gray squirrel tail tied over the body


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