March Flyer

An Atlantic Salmon Fly tied and designed by John Pugh to honor Nature, her Wetlands, their Unique Relationship with the River and the True Test of their Quality, the presence of the Mighty Atlantic Salmon. Over the hook, wraps of silver tinsel placed tightly round, to represent the ice and snow upon the ground. Golden yellow floss do the body form, last years grass long since pass from frost,and the first winter storm. Silver ribbing over the body is placed, signifies the bright salmon about to commence their spawning race. A throat of olive and under wing of peacock green, the return of summer to the marsh scene. Over this is placed Mallard flank, Black Duck, and Teal Green, fall majesties of the sky, their flight serene. The meeting of tail and topping of Pheasant Crest Gold, to signify the eons old cycle about to unfold. The final act of the humble fly tyer, should be to pinch the hook barb before releasing the Marsh Flyer For should you hook a Silver Leaper on your favourite stretch you should release him unharmed, for another to catch.

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