Description
The Green Highlander is a renowned classic salmon fly pattern, believed to have been designed by Major Grant in the late 19th century. This fly is distinguished by its vibrant color scheme, featuring a golden yellow and bright green body, complemented by a grass-green hackle and lemon throat hackle. The wing is a complex mix of materials, including tippet strands, married strips of yellow, orange, and green swan, Florican bustard, peacock wing, and golden pheasant tail, topped with a golden pheasant crest. The pattern's intricate design and use of vibrant colors make it a favorite among those who appreciate traditional fly-tying artistry.
Pro Tip
Reproducing the original pattern today is virtually impossible due to the scarcity and protection of some of the natural materials historically used. Components like Florican bustard, swan feathers, and other exotic materials are now either restricted or unavailable, making exact replicas unattainable.
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Recipe
Tag. Silver twist and canary silk. Tail. A topping and Teal. Butt. Black herl. Body. Two turns of yellow silk and green Seal’s fur. Ribs. Silver tinsel. Hackle. Green from yellow silk. Throat. A yellow hackle. Wings. Two tippets (back to back) veiled with light and dark Bustard, Golden Pheasant tail, dark mottled Turkey, Swan dyed green, Mallard and a topping. Horns. Blue Macaw.