Hairwing
Hairy Mary
All-round Scottish salmon hairwing
SalmonMid-depth
Blue and yellow bucktail, gold body. The most popular hairwing in the salmon fly tradition — probably the most widely used salmon fly in the world. Essential.
Fish this when
Spring through autumn on any Atlantic salmon river. Fish in medium to low water on a standard downstream swing across the current.
Why it works
Blue and yellow read as light and movement. The profile suits salmon—not oversized, not attenuated. It works, and has worked for generations.
Naturals it imitates
general attractor — salmon fly
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface & waking
Shallow
Mid-depth
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Beginner-friendly
Buy or tie?
Included in packs
All-round swing