Thompson Special
Hook - Single salmon
Thread - Orange
Tail - Brown calf tail
Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel
Body - Dubbed with black lamb’s wool
Hackle - Grizzly tied on as a collar and tied back and down
Wing - Brown calf tail tied over the body, with a small bunch of black Flashabou Accent tied on top
Author’s Note
Bob York originated this pattern.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier’s Art - Terry Hellekson