Akroyd
Per Pryce-Tannat - Tied by Jack Cook
Name: Akroyd
Category: Steelhead
Hook:Alec Jackson Spey, Black
Thread: Pearsall?s Gossamer #9, Black
Tag and Underlayment: Flat Silver Tinsel
Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel, 3/0-1.5 M, 3-5 S
Body Rear Half: Yellow SLF with Steelhead Anglers Spey Hackle, Yellow
Body Front Half: Alec Jackson Premium Silk Floss #48, Black
Throat: Natural Gadwall or Teal
Wing:Dark Turkey Tail, set Dee style
Cheeks: Jungle Cock, set low
Akroyd is a fly developed for Atlantic Salmon but now used successfuly for Steelhead. This version is tied by Washington fly tyer, materials dealer, and Spey fly fishing expert, Jack Cook. You can see more of his flies at The Flies of Jack Cook. If you want to find out more about Spey Fly Fishing for Steelhead, or are looking for a source of Spey Fly Tying Materials, visit Jack's site, Steelhead Anglers.
