Atlantic Salmon Fly. White wing, Black body with orange flash
Atlantic Salmon Fly. White wing, Black body with orange flash

Atlantic Salmon Fly, Hairwing, Fathers Pride - White Wing

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Description

A classic Atlantic salmon wet fly featuring a bright white wing and strong contrasting colours. Father’s Pride combines a traditional salmon-fly profile with a highly visible dressing suited to a range of river conditions.

The White Wing version provides increased contrast and visibility, making it a useful option when a brighter, more prominent fly is desired.

A proven traditional pattern and a strong addition to any Atlantic salmon fly selection.

Tied in Canada by DcTackle.

Pattern History

Father’s Pride is a traditional-style Atlantic salmon wet fly recognized for its strong contrast and distinctive combination of bright and dark colours. The pattern is commonly dressed in both dark-wing and white-wing versions, allowing the same basic colour scheme to be presented with very different overall profiles.

The White Wing variation replaces the darker wing with a bright white hair wing, creating a more visible, high-contrast interpretation while retaining the character of the original dressing. As with many established salmon patterns, variations in materials and dressing can be found among tiers.

Fishing Notes

The White Wing Father’s Pride is a useful choice when greater visibility and contrast are desired. Its bright wing stands out against the darker body and colourful accents, producing a fly with a noticeably lighter overall profile than the Dark Wing version.

Consider the White Wing when fishing lower light, deeper or broken water, or whenever you want the fly to present a brighter profile. The Dark and White Wing versions also make a useful complementary pair: rather than changing the entire pattern, the angler can change the overall visual impression by switching wing colour.

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-006 · Fathers Pride - White Wing

Hook
Maruto M30
Thread
Semperfli 8/0 and 12/0 Black CWT Thread depending on hook size
Tip
Oval Gold Tinsel
Tag
Uni-Stretch Nylon - Orange
Tail
Golden Pheasant Crest Feather
Body
Black Floss with underbody of Black Uni-Stretch on larger hook sizes
Rib
Oval Gold Tinsel
Throat / Collar Hackle
Fl. Blue Schlappen tied as a throat
Underwing
Krystal Flash - Orange 3-4 strands folded over
Wing — Layer 1
Kid Goat - 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.

Use Uni-Stretch or Glo-Brite Floss for the orange tag

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