The Gordon Tied By Bob Frandsen Name The Gordon Category Classic Atlantic Salmon Fly Tag Silver twist and yellow silk Tail A topping Butt Black herl Body 1/3 yellow and claret silk Ribs Silver lace and flat silver Hackle Claret hackle from yellow silk Throat Blue hackle (Jay was sometimes used) Wing One tippet backed with sword feather of Golden Pheasant; Peacock herl, Bustard, Swan dyed light blue, light green and red claret; Amherst tail and a topping Sides Jungle Cock Head Black wool

The Gordon was tied by Australian Fly Tyer, Bob Frandsen. This is just one of the many versions of The Gordon, this one from W Brown Aberdeen (Kelson). The original version was originated by Cosmo Gordon for the Dee in Scotland around 1890. You can see more of Bob's flies at The Flies of Bob Franden.