Improved Helmsdale

Tag: Silver tinsel and yellow floss

Tail:  Golden pheasant crest andIndian crow
Butt: Black herl
Body: Flat silver tinsel
Ribs: Oval silver tinsel
Hackle: Green hackle (half way)
Wings: Golden pheasant strands, peacock herl; red andyellow swan
Sides: Indian crow
Cheeks: Indian crow
Topping: Golden pheasant crest
Horns: Blue and yellow macaw

Note: Max omitted the golden pheasant strands in the wing

Size of fly: 9/0

Source: Kelson, G. M. (1895) The Salmon Fly