Undertaker

The Undertaker was created by Warren Duncan in 1979, the Undertaker has become a staple in the fly boxes of Icelandic salmon fishermen. It is a great allrounder “black fly” – which has just the perfect dash of detail to accompany its dark silhouette.

This is a sure choice for in most rivers in Iceland and a perfect late summer fly.

Below Ivar ties the Undertaker on a double hook.

Author: Warren Duncan 1948 – 2007.
Hook: Ahrex HR420 or eq
Thread: UNI 8/0 black.
Tag: UNI flat gold tinsel.
Butt: ½ Green globrite floss, ½ Red globrite floss.
Rib: UNI Oval gold same as in tag.
Body: 3-4 Veniard peacock hearls.
Beard: Black hen.
Wing: Black bear (I use black squirrel)
Cheeks: Jungle cock.
Head: Black.