Here is another old Rogue River pattern.  This one is very similar to the Umpqua River Special. In researching this there are a few variations.  I chose to use chenille instead of wool for the body.  I also like the look of pheasant fibers for the tail instead of hackle fibers.

Rogue River Special

Hook: Mustad 36890
Tail: Lady Amherst Pheasant dyed orange
Body: Yellow and red chenille ribbed with silver oval tinsel
Throat: Brown Hen Saddle
Wing: Kid Goat

I have been working on more Rogue River patterns for a commercial order. Here is another old pattern called Fool’s Gold.

Fool's Gold

Hook: Mustad 36890
Tail: Golden Pheasant Neck
Body: Gold Tinsel or Mylar
Throat: Brown Hen Saddle
Wing: Pine Squirrel

I have been working on tying up some Dead Chicken flies for the Rogue River. It is not a common pattern, and the only reference that I could find in a book is in Fish Flies The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier’s Art by Terry Hellekson.  The one pictured is a little bit different as the recipe in the book as it has dyed golden pheasant for the tail, and floss for the body.

Hook: Mustad 36890 Size 8
Tail: Golden Pheasant Dyed Red
Body: Yellow Floss
Rib: Round Gold Tinsel
Hackle: Grizzly Hen Saddle

This is an example of what I call a spiral weave applied to a Golden Demon.  The weave creates a body and a rib for a unique look.  It is a good option for woven flies that have round bodies (like most steelhead flies).