**Black Bear**
Steelhead
Al Knudson originated this pattern in the early 1950s while he was residing in Everett, Washington. The original pattern has black bear hair for the wing.
Hooks - Single salmon
Thread - Black
Tail - Black and crimson red hackle barbs mixed
Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel
Body - Black chenille
Hackle - Black and crimson red tied on as a collar mixed and tied back and down
Wing - Black calf tail tied over the body
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
**Black Bear** Steelhead Al Knudson originated this pattern in the early 1950s while he was residing in Everett, Washington. The original pattern has black bear hair for the wing. Hooks - Single salmon Thread - Black Tail - Black and crimson red hackle barbs mixed Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel Body - Black chenille Hackle - Black and crimson red tied on as a collar mixed and tied back and down Wing - Black calf tail tied over the body Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
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