Wednesday, January 28, 2015

"Sundog"

With all the cold snowy weather as of late one can get some relief by tying flies. I have been tying featherwing streamers for the last several days and would like to share one with you. I got the inspiration for the streamer from a photo I saw while viewing Run-a-Round Ranch blog. Theresa had several photos of a "sundog" posted. From that photo I selected some materials that would give the impression of a "sundog". I hope you enjoy.


"Sundog"







41 comments:

  1. That is a beautiful and very appropriately named fly!

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    1. David Knapp,
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      I appreciate your comment.

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  2. I have already seen Theresa's 'sun dog' pictures, though before seeing them I had never heard the term, and they are wonderful. But this fly Brk is stunning too, I hope the trout that it hooks is worthy of it my man.

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    1. John Wooldridge,
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      When viewed by hunters they are a sign of of impending success.
      I don't think it will be fished.

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  3. Gorgeous fly Brk Trt! Your heads always stand out. Just beautiful taper's into the body and awesome lacquer job's! Love the fly - that would fire up some trout - or other fish - for sure!

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    1. Hibernation,
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      Will thank you for the wonderful comment. I appreciate it.

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  4. how very cool! i was amazed by the number of people who had never heard of them or seen them before. :)

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    1. TexWisGirl,
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      The first I heard of them was in the movie "Deer Hunter". Robert De Niro made mention of them.

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  5. this is even prettier than TexWisGirl sky sundog.. beautiful

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    1. Sandra,
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      Not sure about that, but I like the thought.

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  6. An impressive work of art. Whenever skill and love go together, expect a masterpiece, and that is what you've accomplished.

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    1. Stephen Hayes,
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      A very nice way of describing it.

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  7. Very nicely done. Thanks to Tex for letting me know.

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  8. Very nice! It would be a shame to throw this one in the water and let some fish chew it up... :)

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    1. Paul,
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      I don't think that will happen....it might just go into a frame.

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  9. How cool for one blogger to inspire another. This is a beautifully done fly; I'm sure the fish will find it irresistible also!

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    1. Kerry,
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      I get a great deal of inspiration from other blogs, people too.

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  10. Alan
    Another outstanding pattern-----thanks for sharing

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  11. That just went near the top of my favorites list, very pretty streamer.

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    1. RM Lytle,
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      Close to the top. I appreciate that.

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    1. HighPlainsFlyFisher,
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      Jeff you are indeed kind.

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    1. Howaed Levett,
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      Howard it will not it the water.

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  14. Great inspiration. Great name. Beautiful fly.

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    1. Jim Yaussy Albright,
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      Jim I appreciate your comment.

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  15. Beautiful fly. I love how well the colors of that fly contrast the wood of your table.

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    1. Justin Carfagnini,
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      That old piece of barn wood does make a nice background.

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  16. Very nice, I hope this lets you holler, "Get the net!" Went out yesterday and froze , but got 5 rainbows.

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    1. Out on the prairie,
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      You were able to get out, you hooked 5 'bows, and you froze.....you had a fine day my friend.

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