Learn How To Tie - The Metallica Salmon Fly

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The Metallica Salmon Fly

Metallica play Glasgow tonight, so this week's pattern had to be the Metallica Salmon Fly - a good excuse to tie one of the most striking flies you'll have in your Battery of Salmon patterns.

The pattern was created by Petur Steingrimsson, a guide on Iceland's Big Laxa for over 60 years, who came up with the design while listening to a Metallica track on the radio. Decades on, it's still one of the best-looking Icelandic Salmon Flies.

All materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre or Edinburgh Angling Centre and are listed below. As always, if you need any help finding materials or substitutes, we'll be happy to help.

Tied by Davie McPhail. For another take on this pattern, see Ívar's Fly Workshop's tying video.

Materials Used

Hook: Size 6/8 Black Metal Double (Ahrex H284 or similar)
Tail: Dyed Black Squirrel or Arctic Runner
Body: Hot Green Uni-Floss and Silver Tinsel
Front Hackle: Dyed Red/Claret Cock or Hen Fibres, Top and Bottom
Head: Hot Green Uni-Floss and Black Thread 

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