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I hesitated to post this, partly because the wraps are uneven, but also because it is not a serious fly pattern, more like a joke. I bought this herl just for fun, not having any particular idea in mind. I just decided to improvise.

I was remembering the black and pink fashion craze that happened in the early 1950's, about the time Elvis's Blue Suede Shoes was popular.
Any suggestions for names? I was thinking of Elvis or Magic Sam. My pal suggested Good 'N Plenty, the licorice candy with pink and white coatings. I like his idea best.

Hook: 6 Grip 14723BL
Silk: Pearsall's black
Hackle: white badger hen
Body: black tapestry wool
Tag: orange tapestry wool
Rib 1: gold tinsel
Rib 2: pink ostrich herl

Bravo Lance!
The forum needs more out of the square thinking like this once and a while now Mark is not here to keep us on our toes. Funny thing is, I think this could be a serious fish taker as well.

Gingerdun, Howdy;

I expect that our friend DUBBIN will have something to say
about pink flys....
Don't rule out Choo-choo Charlie, "Good-n-plenty, Good-n-plenty, whoo-whoo"


hank

I like it, Lance. I'd put that on the end of my tippet.
I have read on other sites that pink is a good color to fish at times.
(I just wish I could remember what those times were. )
I bought a Pink feather boa to tie flies with (Promise!!!), but haven't used it, yet. May have a chance this weekend.
If anything turns out, I'll post it.

Kirk

crazyforoldcars, Howdy;

Kirk, it takes a big man that's awful sure of himself
to chunk a PINK fly in the Lone Star State ...
Be sure to let us know how it works for ya.

hank

Hank,
I'm sure of myself, it's everybody else that wonders....

Kirk

I know fish LOVE pink. You did a really cool fly here. Well done.

Good 'N Plenty is the perfect name. Mmmmm Black Licorice.

I wouldnt fish the Big Horn in Montana with out a Pink Soft Hackle, or Ray Charles in my box or on the end of my leader.

Good job sir.

gingerdun

I think it is a very serious fly pattern.

If I were tying this to throw, I would use an oval gold tinsel twisted with the ostrich to make a single rib or just counter rib the ostrich with a gold wire to make a heavier and reinforced fly. Trust me the fish will chew on this one.

Lance - Wildly creative & fun fly! Very cool. I am glad you posted this fly.