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| "Salars Nemesis" tied by Alan Petrucci |
Over the last several days I have seen an interest in the fly Salars Nemesis. Over 200 page views from the forum "Classic Fly Rod Forum" and numerous e-mails asking about Sylvester Nemes salmon fly. I also over the last year have recieved several photos of this classic fly from readers of this blog. I am impressed with each one of them and I want to say thanks. The fly is supposed to represent a shrimp and it's not a overly difficult fly to tie. One of the problems I have with it is the wing, which is a pheasant rump feather. This feather can be brittle and give you fits not only in tying but selecting one from the bird. I have overcome this problem choosing to use a side feather from the pheasant which is more durable and easier to work with.
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| Doug Duvall |
The three flies in the above photos are from other tyers including Sylvester Nemes
As you can see this fly is a great brook trout fly, and as of yesterday still gets them.
Here is a trio of Salars Nemesis flies. Each one is tied with a different wing feather.
Awesome looking fly Alan!
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Will the brookies love it.
Alan
ReplyDeleteThis post ---- http://smallstreamreflections.blogspot.com/2018/05/man-bitten-by-fly.html ---you did back in May 2018 got me interested in the Salars Nemesis. I used it on one of my trips on the Sipsey back in July 2018 and had success. The following is the post I did concerning this Salars Nemesis! https://btrussell-fishingthroughlife.blogspot.com/search?q=salars+nemesis-----I found that there is no mistaking a hit using the fly. Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell
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Bill I recall those posts. The fly is taken with gusto. If you ever have the chance read Sylvester Nemes book "Six Months in Scotland" he tells of the success of the fly on Atlantic salmon.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds pheasant rump feathers a pain in the arse. Thanks for bringing this pattern back for another look, Alan. I've tied up a bunch in smaller sizes, much like Doug's, and can't wait to try them. I also stretched a couple out on Martinek streamer hooks for spring ice out.
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Mike a pain to the max. A side note. I tied up a few with double the pheasant rump feathers. The times I used it the fish took it. In my retrieve the fly looked like a stone fly and as it worked to the surface that's when the action took place. I may try one of streamers.
Alan,
ReplyDeleteThe Salars you have tied above are beautiful! And, I am glad to see that brookies like it too! The pattern and it's history is quite interesting as we read about it in Sylvester Nemes' book "Six Months in Scotland"! Thank you Alan for posting this!
Dougsden
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Doug I found that book to be quite interesting. They do love their salmon fishing.
Beautiful ties, Alan. I like your chances with those flies.
ReplyDeletePitchers and catchers have reported. Spring is not far off, and it can't come soon enough for me.
Regards, Sam
Parachute Adams
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Sam since I first tied the fly 2 years ago it has not let me down.
I'm stoked...baseball.