Classic Salmon Flies

of the 1800's

Jock Scott

Originator : John Scott (Jock) born: Branxfolme, Rocburgshire February  1817  "Tweed River". The Jock-Scott has a world wide reputaition as the best ever. And is admired by all.

Dressed by;     William M. Allen

Tying Instructions

TAG:      Silver twist and yellow silk.

TAIL:   A topping and Indian crow.

BUTT:     Black ostrich herl.

BODY:     In 2 equal sections; No.1 of yellow floss silk (buttercup yellow), between the body sections a veiling of yellow Tucan feathers and a butt of black ostrich herl; No.2 of black floss silk.

RIBS:      Fine silver wire over the yellow floss silk and wide silver tinsel over the black floss.

HACKEL:   A natural black cock's hackel, palmered over the black part of the body.

THROAT:   Gallina.

WINGS:   Two sections of black turkey with white tips, golden pheasant tail, bustard, grey  mallard, peacock herl (sword feathers), swan dyed yellow, red or red macaw and blue, mallard and a topping.

SIDES:    Jungle Cock. CHEEKS: Blue Chatterer. HORN:    Blue Macaw. HEAD: Black Ostrich Herl.