These two wonderful saddles are the main part of a streamer I've created. It takes its name from a small stream in Connecticut. And although I may never fish this fly in its waters the beauty of all that surrounds these waters was the inspiration for this streamer.
In another post I'll show you the stream and some of the wild trout that call it home. In the meantime I hope these Silver Badger and Magenta saddles lashed onto some iron will try to show the beauty of the stream.
This is "Cabin Creek"
The feathers seem to blend as the stream does as it cascades along its journey.
Another masterpiece! When is your book of streamers coming out (because you really need to write one)?
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Your very kind. Much appreciated.
I agree with Kiwi! You need to put this all in paper. I really love how you wrote the recipe out. That is style, Sir! :)
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That's my pattern catalog.....index cards.
I third Kiwi and e.m.b.. Suitable for framing.
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With all of you suggesting I do a book, maybe I should give it some real thought.
Good stuff Alan.....waiting for the pictures of the stream.
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I know your going to love that stream.
Add my vote to the above. Beautiful tie, great name, coming from the heart.
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I appreciate your thoughts.
I agree with the idea that theese streamers of yours and the story behind them is information that belongs in a beautiful book. Awaiting the pictures of the forementioned stream.
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Another yes for a book. Like I told Ed, you will love Cabin Creek.
A work of beauty Brk Trt..by the way I like the new look of SSR..
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SSR needed a fresh look.
They say a change is as good as a vacation!
DeleteBeautiful! Some day I hope to be half as good as you at tying!
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I truly appreciate your comments.
I only wish I could tie up flies like that--those are some fantistic patterns. You should be in a fly tying demo somewhere. Thanks for sharing
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I truly love tying featherwing streamers. Maybe some day I'll do a demo somewhere.