I have a yellow saddle that is now pretty short on prime feathers. Looking at it the other day I said to myself maybe there's one more set of feathers on there to allow for one more nice streamer. In searching for a matched pair I actually found several, which is good for the fly fishing shows are a few months away, in which time I'll probably find another yellow saddle to my liking.
Below is a streamer tied using the yellow feathers as well as a few others.
"Labonte" is a streamer fly tied in the "Rangeley" style. It is named for a lovely place I frequent.
Very nice.
ReplyDeleteMark Kautz-Shoreman
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I appreciate that Mark.
Streamers are effective over this side of the pond too
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I did not know that. Do you fish them?
very nice tie Alan, well done
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George they are a joy to tie.
Using your own words, I picked out "Nice" and "Lovely".....
ReplyDeletePretty well says it all, my friend................
Grandpa Mel
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Mel I guess your right.
Alan ,is this a color combination of your design ? That is beautiful. I like the orange wool with the flat silver,very old school. I really like when you ty that style of fly,if it wasn't for you I would never see them. Thankyou
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Brad it is my design and colors. Old school especially in New England.
Beautiful, Alan! I like to tie flies, but have to tell you those are out of my league as far as tying goes. Well done!
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Sam they can be a bit tricky at first but if you stay with it they can be mastered.
Thanks for the encouragement! I have the parachute flies down now, Alan. I learned the trick on Youtube to point the fly downward on the vice when tying the hackle down on the wing post. A lot of good information there.
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ReplyDeleteStunning for sure, in fact too pretty to fish---Jason will be home for Christmas and finally get to select a frame for those streamers you tied for him some months ago. Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell
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Bill I can't wait to see the finished product.
Awesome Streamer Alan. A beauty for sure!
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Pete do you think a "big" Farmington brook trout might might find it appealing?
Yes for sure and probably one of those big Farmy Browns!!
DeleteI love your streamers Alan..just gorgeous..
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Mike I thank you...a little bit of Rangeley.