Hook: Any typical salmon hook; here, the Daiichi 2421, size 6. Thread: Start with black Uni-Yarn; then switch to black 6/0 (140 denier) thread. Butt: Red Uni-Yarn. Rib: Medium oval silver tinsel. Body: Black Uni-Yarn. Hackle: Black rooster or hen. Wing: Black bear or squirrel tail hair.