salmon fly. blue charm. white wing with black body and blue throat
salmon fly. blue charm. white wing with black body and blue throat

Atlantic Salmon Fly, Hairwing, Blue Charm - White Wing

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The Blue Charm – White Wing is a popular variation of the classic Blue Charm Atlantic salmon fly. Its black body, silver ribbing and blue throat are paired with a clean white hair wing, creating a distinctive high-contrast version of this traditional pattern.

Tied in Canada by DcTackle.

Pattern History

The Blue Charm has a long history in Atlantic salmon fishing, originating as a British feather-wing pattern in the nineteenth century and becoming particularly associated with low-water salmon fishing. Early dressings used feather wings, while later hair-wing versions replaced these with materials such as squirrel tail.

Over time, numerous regional variations developed. The White Wing Blue Charm became particularly familiar in Newfoundland and Labrador, where white materials such as calf tail, moose and goat have been used for the wing. Despite these variations, the recognizable black body, silver rib and blue hackle of the Blue Charm have remained central to the pattern. The DcTackle White Wing dressing continues this tradition using white kid goat hair for the wing.

Fishing Notes

The White Wing Blue Charm is a popular variation of the traditional Blue Charm, particularly in Newfoundland and Labrador. The white wing creates a highly visible profile and provides a useful contrast to the fly's black body and blue throat. Fish it on a traditional wet-fly swing through runs, pools and holding water, adjusting fly size to suit water level and conditions.

Like other Blue Charm variations, it can also be fished with a riffle hitch when you want to bring the fly toward the surface and create additional disturbance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size Atlantic salmon fly should I choose?
Fly size depends on factors such as water level, water temperature, clarity, season and fishing conditions. Larger flies are often selected for higher or colder water, while smaller flies are commonly used as water levels fall and temperatures rise. Local preferences and river conditions can also influence fly selection.
Are these flies suitable for Atlantic salmon fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. These patterns are suitable for Atlantic salmon fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador, although individual patterns, sizes and presentations may be better suited to particular rivers or conditions. Where useful, additional information is provided in the Pattern History and Fishing Notes for the individual fly.
Are these Atlantic salmon flies tied in Canada?
Yes. DcTackle Atlantic salmon flies are tied in Canada by DcTackle using carefully selected fly-tying materials.
What materials are used in these Atlantic salmon flies?
The materials vary by pattern. The Pattern Recipe on each product page identifies the dressing used for that particular fly. Where appropriate, the Material Alternatives section also identifies other materials that can be used in place of traditional or specified materials.
Can I substitute different materials when tying this pattern?
Yes. Many traditional Atlantic salmon patterns have been dressed with different materials over time, often because of availability, regional preference or changes in fly-tying materials. Where suitable alternatives exist, they are identified in the Material Alternatives section of the product page.
Can I purchase the materials used to tie this pattern?
Where materials are available from DcTackle, they are shown in the Shop the Pattern section of the product page. Availability varies by pattern and material.

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Pattern Recipe

SW-002 · Blue Charm - White Wing

Hook
Maruto M30
Thread
Semperfli 8/0 and 12/0 Black CWT Thread depending on hook size
Tip
Oval Silver Tinsel
Tag
Bright Yellow Floss
Tail
Golden Pheasant Crest Feather
Butt
Black Ostrich Herl
Body
Black Floss with underbody of Black Uni-Stretch on larger hook sizes
Rib
Oval Silver Tinsel
Throat / Collar Hackle
Fl. Blue Schlappen tied as a throat
Wing — Layer 1
Kid Goat Hair - White
Head Finish
Black Thread and UV Black resin - Ultra Thin

Tying Video

Tying video coming soon.

This recipe represents the DcTackle dressing. Traditional Atlantic salmon flies often have multiple accepted variations, and materials may differ between historical, regional and contemporary dressings.

Image Note: Some product graphics use AI-assisted presentation. Fly imagery is based on actual DcTackle-tied flies; AI may be used for backgrounds, supporting imagery and visual presentation.

Pattern Notes

White kid goat hair is the DcTackle wing standard for this dressing, although white calf tail, white calf body hair, or white fox tail may also be used as alternatives. Black floss is used over a base layer of black nylon stretch; the underbody is optional and may be omitted depending on personal preference.

Black ostrich herl is used for the butt in the DcTackle dressing and is a standard component on many DcTackle salmon flies, although some dressings omit it.

The size of the oval silver tinsel used for the tip and rib should be adjusted to suit the hook size and personal preference.