flytire 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2022 La Serre-Frein (The Brakeman) Atlantic Salmon Daniel Proulx Creator Hook – Gamakatsu T10-6H or equivalent Thread - Black Tag - Oval silver tinsel Tail - Golden pheasant crest Ribbing – Oval silver tinsel Body - Black wool. Wing - Gray squirrel hair. Throat - Black hackle downy fluff Head - UV Resin Daniel Proulx named this fly The Brakeman for two reasons. The first in honor of Claude Bernard, his passion for trains and his Serre-frein (brakeman) cap. Sorry, blame Google translate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites