Saturday, November 14, 2020

A Rangeley Streamer

Streamer fly tyers, especially the featherwing Rangeley style of streamer are pretty creative in their methods as well as  the materials they select to create their streamers. Looking at a poster I have of 120 streamer flies tied by Carrie Stevens I can see a master at the craft of tying streamers. So very creative and such a wide variation in the use of materials and colors. She created many patterns that are just as effective today as they were when they were first tied back in the late 1920's. While not trying to compare my self to Carrie Stevens I will say I do try to use her creative style in the construction of my streamers.  

In the top photo is a wing for the streamer I tied below. I use her method of building the wing. There is a total of four feathers used in one wing. First there is a black feather, followed by a green grizzly feather. Then a shoulder feather of marabou and finally a Jungle Cock feather.

 

 

The "Grizzly Marabou" streamer.

It's wing was described above. It also has a green yarn body, a tag and rib of flat gold tinsel. The throat is white hackle with a touch of orange hackle. The streamer is tied on a classic Mike Martinek Rangeley streamer hook.
 

I have to share this with you. A wild brown I caught. It's colors are striking. Please take note of the red adipose fin as well as the red streaks on the tail.
 

 

14 comments:

  1. That's a beautiful streamer, Alan; Carrie would be proud.

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    1. mike
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      She was in my opinion the most creative, innovative fly tyer ever. To accomplish what she did at the time she did it and with less then perfect materials is a tribute to her skill.

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  2. Beautiful work Alan.
    JJ

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    1. Beaverdam
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      Joe I appreciate your comment.

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  3. Beautiful streamer!

    Recently we caught a beautiful wild brown that had a laser bright dot on its adipose, so bright I saw it on the first leap!

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    1. Nathan Camp
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      Nate it's incredible how much a wild brown differs from stocked browns. Lately they have been awesome. From what I have been seeing I believe they are just finishing their spawn. Lots of thin ones....

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  4. Beautiful brown trout for sure!
    Kevin

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    1. Ned Zeppelin
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      Kevin that bright red fin, man it's striking. They may not be native but I'm glad they are around.

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  5. Alan
    I am a big streamer fan especially all the ones you tie. These two are examples of how well you blend the feather colors to get the attention of a hungry trout and the fly fisherman as well. I would say that brown trout has all the rest beat on color. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill Trussell
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      Bill it's said most flies are tied to catch fishermen. I have collected flies from other tyers. both professional and regular bench guys. I cherish them all..

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  6. Alan
    Just wondering if I ever sent you a pic of the streamer collection Jason had you tied for him?

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    1. Bill Trussell
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      Yes you did Bill...it was beautiful.

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  7. Wonderful streamer Alan, you as always showing specialties in the field of tying ..
    Beautiful trout colored by wise nature .. a hug and keep up the good work ..

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    1. Armando Milosevic
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      Armando I love fly tying and streamers are a special love.
      Wild trout colors are pure and striking as only nature can do.

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