Glasso Heron

Written by DCarp

Glasso Heron

RWFF Glasso Heron

• Hook: Steelhead 2-6
• Thread: Black, 6/0
• Body: 1/2 silver tinsel, 1/2 black seal dubbing
• Rib: Oval Silver
• Hackle: Heron Substitute over front half
• Wing: Black Hackle Tips
• Collar: Guinea Fowl

HISTORY

The late Syd Glasso of Forks, Washington has had a profound influence on fly tiers and steelhead fishers. His hackle-tip winged flies were instrumental in introducing spey flies to steelhead fishers of the Pacific Northwest.

Also try the Orange Heron, Silver Heron and Grey Heron Speys.