Calf Tail Special Salmon Betsy River Special

The Calf Tail Special – Betsy River Special is a Michigan salmon hairwing named for one of the state's storied runs: a black chenille body with a red butt and head, winged in dark calf tail with red hackle between. Dark authority with two hot red accents.

The black-and-red scheme is a proven king and coho combination on stained fall tributaries, swung or drifted through the deep holding water migration fish stack in.

Best for:

• Michigan king and coho runs
  
• Stained fall tributary water
  
• Swing or drift presentations

📌 Pro Tip: Fish it at first light in the deepest fall pools—dark flies with red trim earn their best grabs before the sun reaches staging salmon.