Glen Grant

Spey Fly, Major Grant. middle of 19th century. Pattern as per George M. Kelson.

Tail: Golden pheasant yellow rump (point)
Body: Yellow Berlin wool three turns, and black Berlin wool
Ribs: Silver lace and silver tinsel (usual way)
Hackle: A black Spey cock hackle from end of body, but wound from root the reverse way crossing over ribs
Throat: Teal
Wings: Two long jungle cocks (back to back), two reaching half way and two still shorter, and teal
Head: Yellow Berlin wool