Sliver Hilton, Peacock
Recipe:
| Hook: | 4-10 Mustad 7999 |
| Thread: | Black |
| Tail: | Teal |
| Body: | Peacock Herl |
| Rib: | Oval Silver Tinsel |
| Wing: | Two broad grizzle hackles, splayed |
| Hackle: | Grizzle |
Uses:
This is a popular variation on the 1930's steelhead pattern, the Silver Hilton. This traditional fly still works for steelheaders today.
How to fish:
You can fish this on a dead drift, or a traditional wetfly swing. It is particularly useful in low clear water.