tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post6413739893502015432..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: The Black GhostBrk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-89369851538645895952020-04-09T19:43:11.699-04:002020-04-09T19:43:11.699-04:00I wasn't aware he had gotten away from us. I h...I wasn't aware he had gotten away from us. I haven't as yet picked up a copy of their book on Welch, I will now. mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092336363863109549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-40466388659347243872020-04-09T16:57:00.905-04:002020-04-09T16:57:00.905-04:00RW Van Brunt
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The author Graydon Hilyard pas...RW Van Brunt<br />Thanks<br />The author Graydon Hilyard passed away recently.<br />Herb was quite a taxidermist. One of his students was Dave Footer.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-54144160206387574422020-04-09T16:11:44.786-04:002020-04-09T16:11:44.786-04:00I have Halyards book on Herb(he did on Carried Ste...I have Halyards book on Herb(he did on Carried Stevens to)<br />Besides Fly Photos Herb was a excellent artist RW Van Bruntnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-21261244399235390522020-04-09T12:08:23.238-04:002020-04-09T12:08:23.238-04:00Bill Trussell
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Bill it's a Maine pattern...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill it's a Maine pattern that has gotten world wide acclaim. Functional beauty....Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-74606429012698170322020-04-09T12:06:08.911-04:002020-04-09T12:06:08.911-04:00Anonymous
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Larry I'm like you as far as ...Anonymous<br />Thanks<br />Larry I'm like you as far as having several streamers in the box. I may not use all of them in and outing but one that will get called to duty is the Black Ghost. Easter wishes to you and family.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-60141676559694134782020-04-09T09:59:19.153-04:002020-04-09T09:59:19.153-04:00Alan
One fantastic looking streamer, not only for ...Alan<br />One fantastic looking streamer, not only for its ability to attract a hit from a trout or even a smallmouth; but also for it sheer beauty!!<br />Great work at the vice,thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-91691538025329812792020-04-09T09:10:01.489-04:002020-04-09T09:10:01.489-04:00Hi Alan,
I agree with many of the comments above; ...Hi Alan,<br />I agree with many of the comments above; great pattern and your tying is excellent. The Black Ghost is my confidence streamer pattern even though I have many other patterns in the boxes, the BG gets the nod! Take care and keeps the posts coming. Happy Easter to you and your family! <br />LarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-35051629659771917782020-04-09T06:34:54.759-04:002020-04-09T06:34:54.759-04:00Anonymous
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Humberto the feather-wing streame...Anonymous<br />Thanks<br />Humberto the feather-wing streamer is tied in the Stevens style. I'm sure your friend Mr. Morales has tied many over the years.<br />A special trout and a special fly from lovely waters is something we all remember. Be well.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-16486295540380357702020-04-08T23:03:50.246-04:002020-04-08T23:03:50.246-04:00Great flies Alan !, very well tied. One of them re...Great flies Alan !, very well tied. One of them reminds me of Carrie Stevens' style<br />Black Ghost is one of my favorite streamers (I think you already know that)<br />Once with one of these flies I caught a beautiful male rainbow trout in the mythical Chimehuin River in Argentine Patagonia.<br />I will never forget<br />Be fine<br />HumbertoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-73387816512107667502020-04-08T15:45:14.283-04:002020-04-08T15:45:14.283-04:00mike
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Mike she had a great deal of influence...mike<br />Thanks<br />Mike she had a great deal of influence when it came to tying these beautiful feather-wing streamers. I'm sure she tied a few Black Ghosts in her time.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-47880624533441076662020-04-08T15:30:33.444-04:002020-04-08T15:30:33.444-04:00Mark Kautz
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I appreciate your comment Mark.Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />I appreciate your comment Mark.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-73070323820913444662020-04-08T14:04:46.055-04:002020-04-08T14:04:46.055-04:00I know Mr. Welch tied it first but I hear the echo...I know Mr. Welch tied it first but I hear the echo of Carrie Stevens in your featherwing. Beautiful work, Alan. mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092336363863109549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-48308297676496234772020-04-08T12:46:32.403-04:002020-04-08T12:46:32.403-04:00Very nice Alan. Such talent. Very nice Alan. Such talent. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-32847940055924282442020-04-08T11:58:22.487-04:002020-04-08T11:58:22.487-04:00Dean F
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Dean I do tie them small. 8 and 10. ...Dean F<br />Thanks<br />Dean I do tie them small. 8 and 10. I like a size 10 tied on a Mustad 3665A hook for small streams.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-1506344729334961872020-04-08T11:56:34.154-04:002020-04-08T11:56:34.154-04:00NJpatbee
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Pat it doesn't surprise me tha...NJpatbee<br />Thanks<br />Pat it doesn't surprise me that your first trout was taken a on a black ghost...bet it was a brown.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-11860426502285926862020-04-08T11:54:10.604-04:002020-04-08T11:54:10.604-04:00billp
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Bill I have done the Gray Ghost as we...billp<br />Thanks<br />Bill I have done the Gray Ghost as well as the Black Nose Dace.<br />There can never be a bad day when you are out in nature...remember skunks are a part of the natural world and we all have had visits from them.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-6759523761054532742020-04-08T11:51:11.598-04:002020-04-08T11:51:11.598-04:00Alistair
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Etched indeed. Sam you stay with i...Alistair<br />Thanks<br />Etched indeed. Sam you stay with it. Your photography is awesome.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-57766830322922975282020-04-08T11:00:53.464-04:002020-04-08T11:00:53.464-04:00Nice work Alan- Do you tie them small? What size...Nice work Alan- Do you tie them small? What size Black Ghost do you prefer on small streams? TDean Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203831002940868601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-57317251089055929622020-04-08T10:24:54.694-04:002020-04-08T10:24:54.694-04:00Beautiful flies. I caught my first trout on a fly...Beautiful flies. I caught my first trout on a fly using the Black Ghost winged streamer.NJpatbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00025112886060368479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-37253080342976650332020-04-08T10:22:13.607-04:002020-04-08T10:22:13.607-04:00Nice marabou version Alan. Any other of these clas...Nice marabou version Alan. Any other of these classics you convert?<br /><br />Skunked yesterday but it didn't matter. Beautiful day, beautiful scenery and breakfast burritos.<br />billphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321627853004175813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-1564651863192911452020-04-08T10:17:52.748-04:002020-04-08T10:17:52.748-04:00Nice tie Alistair. And tell Sam his photo is beaut...Nice tie Alistair. And tell Sam his photo is beautiful!billphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321627853004175813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-8435446130712497612020-04-08T09:39:03.231-04:002020-04-08T09:39:03.231-04:00Hi Alan
I love the look of those streamer flies.....Hi Alan<br /><br />I love the look of those streamer flies.......<br /><br />We all have a fish or two who's image is etched in our brains either for its size, colours or the circumstances leading to the catch.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing<br /><br />Alistair<br /><br />BTW Sam was so proud to see the photo below. He has Aspergers and is struggling a bit with the changes forced upon us by COVID 19 but that brightened his day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com