Wingless

[VERN-O]

It's been quite a while since I've shared anything (doesn't mean I don't peek in now and then). Since I know Letumgo and I get excited this time of year about fishing for lake run salmonids I thought I would share a pattern I've been working on....it's a grown up version of a pattern I tie for a guide who fishes trout streams in MA during the late spring into early fall then comes to NY for the Fall to Spring salmonid runs. Still working out the kinks a bit:

[DNicolson]

A very nice fly. That is my taste in salmon/sea trout flies.
Any recipe for it?

[letumgo]

Oh man that is awesome, Vern. I have not been out yet, but hope to soon. This fly well bee very effective.

[VERN-O]

Hook: Alec Jackson Daiichi 2051 Size 5
Thread: Brown 6/0
Tag: Green Hologrpahic Tinsel
Counter Rib: Fine Gold
Abdomen: Hare's Ear Blend w/ a bit of flash lightly twisted on the thread
Thorax Hackle: Coq de Leon Roooster Saddle stripped one side
Thorax: Same dubbing as abdomen, but spun ina loop and a bit thicker
Collar: Coq de Leon Hen Saddle Hackle stripped one side

[CreationBear]

Man, y'all make me want to move to a "steelhead state" just to have an excuse to use those irons...great tie.

[DNicolson]

Well, you've got me going now Vern, I am going to dress some Salmon/Seatrout
flies using Brahma hen saddle feathers. They are some of my favourite patterns,
I prefer to dress them 'wingless'. They look better.

[letumgo]

Vern - I was guessing that the hackle was CdL. That stuff is gorgeous. I hope you will plan on tying one of these at your tying demonstration, come January (hint...hint...)

PS - The proportions of this fly are perfect, to my eyes. I love the look of the hackle.

[VERN-O]

I'll put it on the list to tie at OOFS....hopefully I'll have a fish story or two to go along with it........Ray keep me posted on Catt conditions.....its on my must do list this year

[letumgo]

Will do. Hopefully I can join you.

[michaelgmcgraw]

Vern-o,
A big gush of Salmon have come in on the Salmon River earlier this week.