The Popham is one of the most easily recognizable Salmon flies due to the triple sets of Indian Crow (feather with a black base, orange center and red tips) veilings along the three body sections. This one is tied with substitute Indian Crow feathers but I will be tying another for a friend using the authentic feathers (which cost from $5-8 each) as soon as I can get motivated and have the time to do the pattern justice.

This pattern has always been a favorite of mine also because my family is very close to a family named the Pophams who I cannot help but be reminded of when I see the pattern. I intend to tie one of these for the family in the near future when I can finally make the time to get it done.

Introduction for my "Classic Salmon Fly" blog

This is my blog to share some of the classicsalmon flies that I have tied. Most are based on patterns that were fished for salmon in the late 19th century but are mostly tied for creative purposes by modern tyers (or salmon fly dressers) and more will see the wall than see the water. Some of these flies are called freestyle or artistic which allows the tyer more freedom with the pattern and can be of any style limited only by the tyer's imagination. My purpose for this blog is to share to share some information about the history and construction of these flies along with some of the flies that I have tied.

Shown below is my most recent fly the Bulldawg tied on an 8/0 hook inspired by my alma mater the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs!