These are two streamers I tied back in 2008. The first one is more of an attractor pattern. Its colors are probably not found in any forage fish. Its designed to draw a strike with its flash and color.
This streamer was tied for a US Army veteran of the war in Iraq. Its colors are that of the US Army. This streamer is a commemorative streamer.
This streamer is from streamers 365.com.
It's a Cains River streamer, one of a series. I believe the Cains River series of streamers are the most beautiful of streamers. Originally tied as Atlantic salmon flies they have been converted to streamers. The series gets its name from the Cains River in New Brunswick, Canada.
You can view many streamers at "streamers365.com"
Beautiful streamers. I'd be afraid to use them for fear of them being destroyed or lost.
ReplyDeleteVery nice streamers. I particularly like that you use JC feathers in the patterns. That gives a special touch to them. Be careful with them!
ReplyDeleteHave fun tying pieces of art,
M.O.
Hi Alan...I like the way you displayed the Red Copper. As for the Caveman 2 Bravo, I believe the army expression is Hooah. I appreciate your streamers all the more now after taking the class last night.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! My favourite is the red copper, it's colour marriages , look the part !
ReplyDeleteLife is short. The conversion to the Cain's River style was an ingenious adaptation.
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Some of them are tied and placed in a box, and some are sent out to be abused.
The Jassid Man,
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Streamers seem incomplete without JC feathers.
Ed,
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I can suggest a few books that are loaded with streamer info.
Col,
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It's one of my favorites as well.
Herringbone,
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For some that's true. Got to love conversions, especially when they're done so well.
I really love the look of the Red Copper. It's a beautiful combination of colors.
ReplyDeletethanks for the shout on the streamers365.com project as well. One of your flies should be coming up soon.
These are both beautiful patters Alan but I really like Windswept and Ice,the former I am hoping to tie with materials that my daughter has picked up at the fly expo in Calgary this weekend
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful and perfect ties Alan. That jc looks flawless.
ReplyDeleteBrk Trt, great streamers! Well done and I really like the very patriotic "Caveman 2 Bravo" streamer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for allowing us into your fly tying desk.......DRYFLYGUY
Great looking flies and nicely tied
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started visiting your site and seeing all of the beautiful streamers I told myself that I couldn't imagine fishing such a piece of art as what you tie. While I still find your work incredible and the flies are still definitely more than just "another fly" , lately I find myself comparing your flies to local baitfish and have come to the conclusion that while definitely works of art they are also incredible imitations of the baitfish that inhabit our trout waters. You're going to have me tying and fishing long streamers before the seasons over...I can see it now.
ReplyDeleteYour getting a bit too good? Well done buddy.
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Tie a few up, I would love to see them.
Johnny Utah,
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I was surprised at the quality of the JC cape..off Ebay.
DRYFLYGUY,
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Yes that streamer came out quite well.
Joe,
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I'm glad you liked them.
Flyfishermanrichard,
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Brk
ReplyDeleteFantastic ties ---color combos are perfect, all will attract killer hits. Thanks for sharing you talent with everyone.
Bill Trussell,
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I appreciate your kind comments.
Awesome looking streamers...they are truly works of art.
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