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Steve Burke's Salmon and Steelhead Fly-Tying Guide
Orange Heron

Orange Heron
Name Orange Heron
Category Steelhead
Hook Size 5/0-2
Ribbing Oval Silver Tinsel
Body Rear 2/3, Orange Floss; Front 1/3, Orange Fur Dubbing
Entire Body Palmered With Pheasant Rump or Coot Body Feather
Collar Teal Flank
Wing Four Fire Orange Hackles
Head Red

Note: This is one of the Spey Flies originated by Syd Glasso. The palmered body hackle is tied on long, extending well past the bend of the hook. The collar (also called "beard") is wound on before the wing and tied long, almost to the bend of the hook.


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