Salmonfly.Net
Contributing Fly
Tyers Series

Basic Tying Instructions

Anatomy of a Fly

Salmon and Steelhead Hooks

Fly Tying Tools

Materials Glossary

Fly Search

Match Flies to Species

Contributing Tyers

Show Your Flies Here

Steelhead Facts

Pacific Salmon Facts

Tips and Techniques

Forum

Site Map

Flies

Issues

Photo Gallery

Spade (Arnold)
A William Lovelace Fly

Name	Spade
Category	Steelhead
Hook	Mustad 90240 #6
Thread	Black Monocord
Tail	Deer Hair
Body	Small Black Chenille
Collar	Grizzly

Spade comes from the bench of Salmonfly.Net Contributing Fly Tyer William Lovelace.  

Bill's notes: "This fly is based on the original Spade created in 1964 by Washington Outdoor Writer Bob Arnold profiled in Trey Combs’ Book Steelhead Fly Fishing. An effective fly that has spawned numerous variations including Alec Jackson’s series tied with style, fancier materials, custom hooks and his Yorkshire humor and fine storytelling."

Read more about William Lovelace and his flies at The Flies of William Lovelace.