Green Butt

Atlantic salmon attractor

SalmonMid-depth

Black body, fluorescent green butt — the Green Butt and its variations (Green Butt Bear, Bomber/hitched Green Butt) are among the most consistently effective Atlantic salmon patterns fished from Iceland to Nova Scotia.

Fish this when

In warm summer and autumn water across all Atlantic salmon rivers. On a standard downstream swing — or hitched for a surface wake in low water.

Why it works

The fluorescent green butt is the trigger point — salmon key on it with remarkable consistency. Black and green is one of the most reliable combinations in the Atlantic salmon fly repertoire.

Naturals it imitates