Flies Tied By Steve May in November, 2003

Steve May is a guide working out of Grand River Troutfitters in Fergus as well as an employee of the MNR. Steve is well known for running the Grand Opportunities Forum for the Friends of the Grand River. After his great talk on steelheading, Steve tied us some of his favourite quick patterns for steelehead.

These photos were taken by Paul Beck.

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Frammus

Hook: Wet Fly (e.g., Mustad 3906) or small salmon hook size 10 or 12

Thread : Black 6/0

Body: Fluorescent Chenille

Tag and Rib: #14 Sliver Mylar Tinsel

Wing: Egg yarn

Note: this fly can be tied in any of your favourite colour combinations
Simple Spey

Hook: Your favorite salmon hook

Tag & Rib: Mylar Tinsel #14

Body: Flexi Floss

Hackle: Ringneck Pheasant Rump (Black)

Hackle Setting: Estaz or Cactus Chenille (orange)

Topping: Guinea Fowl (orange)

(can be tied in any of your favorite colour combinations such purple, pink or black)
Purple Peacock

Hook: Kamasan B420 #10-14

Thread : Black 6/0

Tail: Cock ringneck pheasant tail fibers

Body (Abdomen and Thorax): Purple-dyed peacock herl

Rib (twisted in): Pearl Krystal Flash

Wing case and legs: Cock ringneck pheasant tail fibers

Bead (optional): Black 1/8"

Collar (optional): Ice Dub (peacock)

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Updated: Wednesday, January 07, 2004