#333 - Silver Badger

#333 Silver Badger - Alan Petrucci

Tied by: Alan Petrucci
Originated by: Alan Petrucci

Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek Rangeley Streamer 6xl
Thread: Black 8/0
Tag: Silver flat tinsel
Body: Wine yarn
Rib: Silver flat tinsel
Throat: Black hackle fibers
Wing: 4 silver badger saddle hackles
Cheek: Jungle cock nail
Head: Black

Notes: Fly tyers get their inspiration for pattern in many ways. For some, it is the natural prey items of the trophies they seek, for others, a memory of a favorite lake or river. Alan garnered his inspiration for the Silver Badger from a particularly beautiful Whiting silver badger saddle. We can all be glad in the knowledge that Alan happened upon this saddle and was so inspired to create this graceful classically styled streamer.