Wednesday, March 27, 2013

"Comet"

The other day while going through some tying material, trying to get things organized, I came upon a ring necked pheasant skin. It had been dyed red, and while this is not something exotic, it did look brilliant the way that the sunlight cast upon it. So I plucked a few rump feathers and placed them on top of a few claret saddle feathers and held them up in the light. They were very striking. So along with a few other items I tied up a streamer. The addition of a bright yellow throat, and the peacock herl gave the streamer a sort of bursting effect to the eye, "comet like", is how I saw it..... thus the name "Comet"

I hope you enjoy it.

"Comet"


"Comet"


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26 comments:

  1. I can see it flashing thru the sky now..

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    1. penbayman,
      Thanks.
      Can you also see a land locked salmon chasing it?

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  2. Hi Alan!

    Looks stunning! Will probably be a success as a deadly weapon trout fishing.

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    1. The Jassid Man,
      Thanks.
      I don't know if it will ever see the water.

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  3. Very cool! Sure to get any trouts attention.

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  4. Looks great Alan, thanks for sharing.

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  5. Very nicely done sir, love the colors in that streamer !

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  6. Alan
    Bright colors are always an attractor for cold water and warm water fish. Those colors in this streamer should get the job done. Nicely tied. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Bill Trussell,
      Thanks.
      A great fly to use on a bright day.

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  7. Great streamer. Once again, suitable for framing.

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    1. Mark Kautz,
      Thanks.
      That's probably where it will wind up.

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  8. Alan,
    Great tie really like the color combination.
    Johnny U.

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    1. Johnny Utah,
      Thanks.
      The colors blended well.

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  9. Well, what else can be said. Every picture tells a story. This will turn out to be a magnificent story!

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    1. Rainbow Chaser,
      Thanks.
      That's quite possible.

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  10. Wow Alan! That's beautiful! I'd frame it.

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  11. Howard,
    Thanks.
    I may just do that.

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