Campbell River BC, Canada

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Mar 15, 2009 0

The Willy Fry Fly

Here is a fantastic local fly-tying pattern:

Originated by local fly-fisherman William Allen, the "Wooly Fry-Fly" has proven to be at successful fly-pattern for Sea-Run Cutthroat off the beach in Campbell River, BC and surrounding areas.

"Willly Fry-Fly"

Originated by local fisherman William Allen, the “Willly Fry-Fly” has proven to be at successful fly-pattern for Sea-Run Cutthroat off the beach in Campbell River and surrounding areas on Vancouver Island.

Tying Materials & Instructions

  • Hook: Size 10, 3XL
  • Thread: Black
  • Tail: 6-8 Strands Golden Pheasant Breast Feather
  • Body: Silver Tinsel Wrapped Tight
  • Throat: Red Wool, Length Same as Hook Gap
  • Wing: Two Strips of Teal to the End of the Tail
  • Topping: 4-5 Strands of Olive Marabou Fiber
  • Head: Black

Campbell River, British Columbia is located near the south end of the Discovery Passage in northern Vancouver Island. We are known as the "Salmon Capital of the World" and the "Gateway to Strathcona Park and the Discovery Islands"