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Stewart and Leeman's Lost Flies

Finally putting images to the text

By Bob Petti

When Dick Stewart and Bob Leeman co-authored "Trolling Flies for Trout and Salmon", there were very few books available that dealt exclusively with streamer flies. Of course we all know about Col Bates classic "Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing", but otherwise the pickings were slim. While "Trolling Flies ..." did not garner the attention that other famous fly fishing books have over the years, such as Swisher and Richard's "Selective Trout" or Flick's "Streamside Guide", among streamer junkies S&L's book was a classic.

It was with this in mind that some of these very same streamer junkies decided to bring to life many of the patterns in the extensive pattern dictionary in the book that did not have accompanying photographs of a finished fly. Our intent is certainly not to replace the book, but to honor the book and add a supplement for all those tyers out there who work better with an image in their head in addition to the written pattern listing.

While many of these flies appear elsewhere on GFF, we made the decision to tie them fresh for this feature with the expressed intent to replicate the pattern as listed in the book.

To all the tyers who contributed flies to this feature - a heartfelt thanks for a job well done.

Bob Petti
May 2006

Allagash Al Tied by Deryn Lacombe
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: Red Bucktail over which is four ginger colored Furnace hackles Throat: Short Red Marabou, beard style Cheek: Jungle Cock

American Beauty Tied by Hugh Ruane
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Sparse white bucktail over which 2 red hackles flanked by 2 silver doctor blue hackles Throat: Red hackle beard Cheek: Jungle Cock

Anson Special Tied by Scott Daskiewich
Thread: Black Tag: Flat Silver Tinsel Tail: Red Hackle Barbs Body: Peacock Herl Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: White Bucktail Shoulders: White tipped woodduck, 1/3 length of wing Throat: Applied before wing, a sparse collar of red hackle, pulled back. Cheek: Jungle Cock

Artie Tied by Monte Smith
Thread: Black Body: Red Floss Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Red Bucktail over which white bucktail, purple bucktail, and black bucktail Eyes: Painted yellow w/ black pupil

Aunt Ider Tied by Bob Petti
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: 4 Grizzly Hackles outside of Sparse Yellow Bucktail Throat: Peacock Herl next to body and sparse White Bucktail Shoulders: Silver Pheasant Cheek: Jungle Cock

Babb's Ghost Tied by Bob Petti
Thread: Black Body: Black Floss Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Yellow over Red over Blue bucktail, outside of which are two gray hackles Throat: White bucktail Shoulder: Silver Pheasant Cheek: Jungle Cock

Ballou Special Tied by Rob Galante
Thread: Black Tail: Short Golden Pheasant Crest feather, curving downward Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Very sparse red bucktail over which are two flexible white marabou feathers tied flat on top, over which 10-12 strands peacock herl Cheek: Jungle Cock

Barred Grey Ghost Tied by Bob Petti
Thread: Black Tag: Flat Silver Tinsel Body: Orange Floss Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: 4-5 strands of peacock herl, on top of which is a long golden pheasant crest, outside of which is two feathers on either side, grizzly under grey. Throat: White bucktail and a shorter golden pheasant crest, curving upward Shoulder: Silver Pheasant Cheek: Jungle Cock

Bauman Bucktail Tied by Darren Bua
Thread: Black Tail: Section of barred woodduck feather Body: Orange Floss Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: White bucktail over which yellow bucktail over which peacock sword fibers half the length of the wing Throat: Red hackle, bead style Cheek: Jungle Cock Eyes: Pained red w/ white center

Bell Special Tied by Chris Leonard
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Bunch of white ostrich herl over which is smaller bunch of brown ostrich herl over which is a smaller bunch of peacock herl Throat: 3 or 4 red hackle tips Cheek: Jungle Cock

Black and White Streamer Tied by R Emmett Johnson
Thread: Black Tail: Red Hackle Barbs Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Four white hackles alongside of which, on each side, are 2 black hackles from which the barbules on the bottom have been stripped away Throat: Sparse pink bucktail nearly the lengy of the wing mixed with shorter sparse red hackle barbs Shoulder: Black mallard body feathers Cheek: Jungle Cock

Bob's Smelt Tied by Ed Thomas
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Sparse white bucktail over which is red bucktail over which is four strands of peacock herl

Butches Phantom Tied by Darren Bua
Thread: Black Tail: Orange Hackle Barbs Body: Orange Floss Rib: Embossed flat silver tinsel, the first three wraps at the rear of the body should be right next to one another Wing: White bucktail over which 2 orange saddle hackles flanked by two black saddle hackles Shoulder: Silver Pheasant Eyes: Painted White

Canadian Killer Tied by Monte Smith
Thread: Red Tag: Flat Gold Tinsel Tail: Yellow Hackle Barbs Butt: Peacock Herl Body: Red Floss Rib: Oval Gold Tinsel Throat: Sparse brown hackle, collared and tied back Wing: Sparse red bucktail over which a teal flank feather tied flat on top

Careless Coachman Tied by Lindsey Grandison
Thread: Fluorescent Red Tail: Golden Pheasant Tippet Butt: Few Turns of Peacock Herl Body: Fluorescent Red Floss Rib: Silver tinsel, wound closer than usual Wing: Brown Calftail

Champs Special Tied by Alan Grombacher
Thread: Black Tail: Red floss, tied short Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: Sparse yellow bucktail over which are four grizzly hackles Throat: Sparse white bucktail next to the hook, then a sparse bunch of peacock herl, both as long as the wing

Chief Needahbeh Tied by R Emmett Johnson
Thread: Black Tag: Flat Silver Tinsel Tail: Red Quill Segment Body: Red Floss Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: 2 red hackle flanked by 2 yellow hackles Collar: Red hackle, tied after wing is in place Cheek: Jungle cock, tied in before collar

Cupsuptic Tied by Ronn Lucas
Thread: Black Tail: Yellow Hackle Barbs Body: Rear third is white floss with narrow peacock herl butt on each end, from two thirds is red floss with flat silver tinsel rib Wing: Two dark red hackles flanked by two ginger furnace hackles Throat: Yellow hackle barbs Cheek: Jungle Cock

Daisy Mae Tied by Lindsey Grandison
Thread: Black Tail: Red wool Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: 2 light green saddle hackles flanked by 2 brown saddle hackles, over which are four strands of peacock herl Throat: Long white bucktail, length of body, next to hook, then a small bunch of shorter yellow calftail Shoulder: Brown edged black and tan feathers from the back next of a cock ringneck pheasant

Dick's Killer Tied by Lindsey Grandison
Thread: Black Tag: Flat Gold Tinsel Tail: Golden Pheasant Tippet, long Body: Peacoch herl, tied heavy Wing: Yellow bucktail, length of hook, over which a section of natural lemon woodduck flank feather Shoulder: Section of red turkey quill, thin and almost length of wing Cheek: Jungle Cock

Doctor Oatman Tied by Chris Del Plato
Thread: Black Tail: White Hackle Barbs Body: Rear two thirds white floss, front third red floss Rib: Flat gold tinsel Wing: White hackles Throat: Yellow Hackle Barbs Cheek: Jungle Cock

Dot Edson Tied by Royce Stearns
Thread: White Body: Flat silver tinsel, on each side of body are strips of pale blue tinsel. These strips are tied in at rear before body is wound, and then bought forward and secrured in front Throat: White bucktail, length of body, then a sparse red hackle barb beard Wing: Four light blue dun hackles Shoulder: Silver Pheasant Cheek: Jungle Cock

Dr. Burke Tied by Chris Del Plato
Thread: Black Tail: Peacock Sword Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Throat: Yellow Hackle Barbs Wing: White Hackle Cheek: Jungle Cock

Dusty Streamer Tied by Monte Smith
Thread: Black Tag: Flat Silver Tinsel Body: Black Floss Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Four Grizzle Hackles Throat: 5-6 strands of peacock herl next to hook, then sparse white bucktail, both length of wing Cheeks: Jungle Cock

Earl's Grey Smelt Tied by Deryn Lacombe
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: Large bunch of medium grey marabou, over which 2 strands peacock herl. On each side are narrow grizzly hackles Throat: Sparse white bucktail

Erskine Tied by Lindsey Grandison
Thread: Black Body: White Floss Throat: Sparse white bucktail Wing: Two light badger hackles Eyes: Clear glass eyes with dark pupil tied one on each side just behind the head

Family Secret Tied by Chris Del Plato
Thread: Black Tail: Peacock Sword Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: White Hackles Throat: Long, full bunch of guinea hen hackle barbs Cheek: Jungle Cock

General Ike Tied by Royce Stearns
Thread: Black Tag: Flat Gold Tinsel Tail: Red Quill Section Body: Yellow Chenille Throat: Red hackle barbs Wing: Four brown olive hackles Shoulder: Widgeon or Teal Flank Cheek: Jungle Cock

Goldenhead Tied by Deryn Lacombe
Thread: Black Body: Black Floss Rib: Oval Gold Tinsel Wing: Sparse wite bucktail over which 2 brown neck hackles tied flat on top Shoulder: Golden pheasant tippet tied flat on top

Grey Smelt Bucktail Tied by Ed Thomas
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: White bucktail over which medium dark grey bucktail over which 4-5 strands peacock herl

Grizzly King Tied by Ronn Lucas
Thread: Black Tag: Flat Gold Tinsel Tail: Red Quill Section Body: Bright Green Floss Rib: Flat Gold Tinsel Wing: Four Grizzly Hackles Throat: Small bunch of grizzly hackle barbs Shoulder: Barred teal body feather Cheek: Jungle Cock

Heather E Tied by Lindsey Grandison
Thread: Black Body: Built up white floss Rib: Embossed silver tinsel Wing: One Amherst Pheasant crest feather tied flat on top, over which 6-8 strands white bucktail

Herb Johnson Special
Tied by Deryn Lacombe

Thread: White
Body: Black Wool
Rib: Embossed silver tinsel
Wing: Sparse yellow bucktail over which is sparse amount of brown portion of a bucktail dyed yellow. One each side of the wing, the same length as wing, are two strands each of fluorescent blue and fluorescent red floss, over which his one strand of peacock herl
Throat: Sparse white bucktail
Head: Built up and painted silver
Eyes: Yellow w/ black pupil

Libby's Cal Tied by Alan Petrucci
Thread: Fluorescent Red Body: Fluorescent Red Floss Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Sparse white bucktail over which two yellow hackles flanked by two grizzly hackles,. On top are three strands of peacock herl Shoudler: Silver Pheasant

Marabou Smelt Tied by Lindsey Grandison
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Sparse white bucktail, over which white marabou over which aqua marabou over which 5-6 strands peacock herl Cheek: Jungle Cock

Massawippi Smelt Tied by Alan Grombacher
Thread: Black Tail: Red Hackle Barbs Body: Burnt Orange Floss Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: White bucktail over which lavender bucktail over which black bucktail over which 4-5 strands peacock herl Throat: Red hackle barbs Cheek: Jungle Cock

Maynard's Marvel Tied by Royce Stearns
Thread: Black Tail: Red hackle barbs Body: Embossed silver tinsel Wing: Golden Pheasant crest feather curving downward over which sparse light blue calftail over which mallard flank tied flat on top. Throat: Red hackle barbs NOTE: Some versions use peacock herl in place of blue calftail under the wing

Melvin Bay Tied by Jim Warner
Thread: Black Body: Silver oval tinsel Rib: Flat silver tinsel Wing: Sparse yellow bucktail over which sparse red bucktail over which blue dun marabou feather topped with peacock herl Throat: Red hackle barbs Head: Black w/ painted eyes

Miller's River Special Tied by Chris Leonard
Thread: Black Tail: Sparse Golden Pheasant Tippet Body: Flat Gold Tinsel Rib: Oval Gold Tinsel Wing: Sparse yellow bucktail over which sparse black bucktail Shoulders: Red side feathers from golden pheasant, 1/2 the length of the wing extending from top of wing to below hook Cheek: Black w/ painted eyes

Miss Julie Tied by Alan Petrucci
Thread: Black Body: Light Orange Floss Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Very sparse: white bucktail over which orange bucktail over which white bucktail over which black bucktail Cheek: Black w/ painted eyes

Moose River Tied by Deryn Lacombe
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Sparse white bucktail over which 4 golden badger hackles over which 6-7 strands peacock herl Shoulders: Golden Pheasant Tippet

Mrs. Dooley Tied by Hugh Ruane
Thread: Black Tail: Red Goose Quill Body: Black Floss Rib: Flat silver tinsel Wing: 5-6 strands of peacock herl over which 2 black hackles flanked by 2 white hackles Throat: White bucktail next to hook and extending to bend of hook, then short red hackle beard

Nimrod Bucktail Tied by Ed Thomas
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: Sparse Green Bucktail over which is sparse black bucktail Throat: Sparse yellow bucktail, length of wing

Old Guide Bucktail Tied by Chris Leonard
Thread: Red Tail: Short white bucktail over which short red bucktail Butt: Two turns red chenille Body: Bright red wool Rib: Flat silver tinsel Wing: White bucktail over which red bucktail Throat: Red hackle barbs Head: Red w/ center band of very fine oval gold tinsel

Parmachene Belle Tied by Rob Galante
Thread: Black Tail: White hackle barbs over which red hackle barbs Body: Yellow Floss or wool Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: Two red hackles flanked by two longer white hackles Throat: 1 red and 1 white hackle wound as collar and tied down and back (before wing)

Parson Tom Tied by Bob Petti
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Throat: White bucktail Wing: 4-5 strands peacock herl over which 4 light blue hackles flanked by 2 grizzly hackles Shoulder: Silver Pheasant Cheek: Jungle Cock

Pink Lady #2 Tied by Peter Thompson
Thread: Pink Body: Pink Floss Rib: Flat silver tinsel Throat: White bucktail, length of hook, then pink hackle barbs Wing: 4-6 strands peacock herl, over which 2 pink hackles flanked by 2 grizzly hackles Shoulders: Mallard Flank Cheek: Jungle Cock

Rangeley Promise Tied by Mike Martinek
Thread: Red Tail: Soft red hackle barbs Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Throat: Sparse light pink bucktail then short throat of soft light blue hackle barbs Wing: 3 long golden pheasant crests flanked by cream-white hackles Shoulder: Darkly barred teal flank Cheek: Jungle Cock

Red and White Tied by Lindsey Grandison
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: White bucktail, over which is equal amount of red bucktail, over which is equal amount of white bucktail Throat: Red hackle barbs Eyes: White eye w/ black pupil

Ripogenus Smelt Tied by Peter Thompson
Thread: Black Tag: Flat Silver Tinsel Body: Fluorescent Orange Floss Rib: Flat silver tinsel Wing: 2 light blue hackles flanked by two grizzly hackles Throat: 4 strands peacock herl next to hook then sparse white bucktail length of wing, then a small golden pheasant feather throat curving upward Shoulder: Dark barred teal flank

Robin Tied by Alan Petrucci
Thread: Red Body: Red Floss Rib: Embossed Silver Tinsel Wing: Very sparse: White bucktail over which orange bucktail over which light green bucktail over which bright blue bucktail or synthetic, over which peacock herl

Rogers Knight Tied by Lindsey Grandison
Thread: Black Tail: Yellow Hackle Barbs Body: Black Floss Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: 4 bronze dun hackles Throat: Yellow hackle barbs Cheek: Jungle Cock

Royal Coachman Tied by Ronn Lucas
Thread: Black Tag: Flat Gold Tinsel Tail: Golden Pheasant Tippet Body: Rear 1/6 peacock herl, middle 2/3 red floss, front 1/6 peacock hearl Throat: Dark red-brown hackle wrapped as a collar and tied down and back Wing: 4 white hackles

Sander's Special Tied by Hugh Ruane
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Silver Twist Wing: White bucktail over which 2 grizzly hackles Cheek: Jungle Cock

Scaled Shiner Stream Tied by Darren Bua
Thread: Black Tail: Black Hackle Barbs over which white hackle barbs Body: Olive-green floss, tied heavy and tapered Rib: Heavy black thread, 2 pieces tied in at tail and warpped foward in opposite directions to produce a scaled pattern Wing: 4 black hackles Throat: Sparse red hackle barbs Cheek: Jungle Cock, eyes only

Sheepscot Smelt Tied by Hugh Ruane
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Light blue bucktail over which 4 strands peacock herl over which dyed brown bucktail over which green bucktail Cheek: Dark barred teal flank

Silver Ghost Tied by R Emmett Johnson
Thread: Black Tail: Yellow Hackle Barbs Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: 4 white hackles Throat: Yellow hackle, collard and tied down and backe, applied prior to wing Cheek: Jungle Cock

Silver Salmon Tied by Peter Thompson
Thread: Black Tail: 2 yellow hackle tips Body: Yellow Floss Rib: Flat silver tinsel Throat: Yellow hackle, collared and tied back Wing: 4 white hackles Cheek: Jungle Cock

Songo Smelt Tied by Ed Thomas
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Green over Blue over White Bucktail

Spencer Bay Tied by Deryn Lacombe
Thread: Black Tail: Small bunch of golden pheasant tippet fibers Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Throat: Light Yellow Hackle, in front of which are a few turns of silver doctor blue hackle, but applied as a collar and pulled back Wing: Two light blue hackles flanked by two light badger hackles with pronounced black center stripe. Cheek: Jungle Cock

Sportsmans Say Tied by Deryn Lacombe
Thread: Black Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: 6-8 strands of peacock herl, over which are 4 grizzly saddle hackles Throat: Yellow bucktail, length of body Cheeks: Jungle Cock

Tap's Tip Bucktail Tied by Chris Leonard
Thread: Black Body: Silver Braided Mylar Tinsel Wing: Sparse white bucktail over which is sparse green bucktail over which sparse red bucktail over which sparse black bucktail

Trout Fin Bucktail Tied by Al Grombacher
Thread: Black Tail: Section of red goose or turkey quill Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: Sparse white bucktail over which is sparse black bucktail over which is sparse orange (sometimes red-orange) bucktail

Welch Rarebit Tied by Monte Smith
Thread: Black Tail: Golden Pheasant Tippet Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Throat: Guinea hen body fibers, beard style Wing: One claret hackle flanked by two white hackles, over which are 6-8 strands of peacock herl

White Moth Tied by Dave Talley
Thread: Black Body: White Wool Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Wing: Four White Saddle Hackles Shoulders: Black Barred Amherst Pheasant Tippet Comments: Often tied as a tandem trolling fly using fluorescent red beads on the connecting wire

Yellow Ghost Tied by Peter Thompson
Thread: Black Body: Black Floss Rib: Flat Silver Tinsel Throat: White Bucktail, length of body Wing: 4 Yellow Hackles, over which is a topping of 3 to 5 strands of long peacock sword Shoulders: Barred woodduck, 1/3 wing length

Yellow Marabou Special
Tied by Jim Warner

Body: Silver Oval Tinsel ribbed with Flat Silver Tinsel
Throat: Red Hackle Fibers
Wing: First layer - sparse white bucktail, Second layer - sparse red bucktail, Third layer - Yellow marabou plume, Fourth Layer - 2 or 3 natural black silver pheasant crests (or black ostrich on large tandem flies)
Head/Eyes: Pearlescent lacquer with a black pupil. The eyes are built up with the pearlescent and clear lacquers to give them a "bulging look".

York's Kennebago Tied by Peter Thompson
Thread: Black Tag: Flat Silver Tinsel Tail: Golden Pheasant Crest Butt: Red Floss Body: Flat Silver Tinsel Rib: Oval Silver Tinsel Wing: 4 Golden Badger hackles with a prominent black stripe, over which is a small bunch of short red hackle barbules Throat: Red hackle barbules Cheeks: Jungle Cock

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From: Ray Brodeur · ray·at·phantazm.com
Submitted July 30th 2008

Great presentation!!!!!

From: Gary Stratton · redsoxscout·at·yahoo.com
Submitted April 14th 2008

Very nice presentaion. Although the Maynard's Marvel pictured does not have a golden pheasant crest wing as the pattern calls for. Being very difficult to work with a travel steam iron on a low heat setting is the trick for taming those nasty yellow feathers into submission. I was sworn to secrecy on this, but maybe it will help out a few frustrated individuals out there. Many fond memoriers were rekindled browsing through these patters. Ora Smith and my father Don Stratton were great friends and collegues.

From: Bob Frandsen · bobfly·at·tadaust.org.au
Submitted December 20th 2007

Very classy display

From: paul rossbotham · rosser_2007·at·aol.com
Submitted October 5th 2007

what a show; very nicely done.

From: Whit Haselton · whitsue·at·msn.com
Submitted September 5th 2007

Just beautiful....this is real art!

From: Jack Neely · Flytyerjack71·at·yahoo.com
Submitted June 16th 2007

wonderful wonderful ran across the article while looking for something to present to my tying classes and there was the answer your patterns. many thanks

From: Don Conley · dontrishnh·at·hotmail.com
Submitted April 20th 2007

Great job, I've tied some and will be fishing some too! Thanks

From: Jerry Prusa · cprusa·at·agtelco.com
Submitted April 12th 2007

Very Nice!!!! Are all these Streamer's in the Dick Stewart and Bob Leeman's book " Trolling Flies for Trout and Salmon 1982. If so, is it possile to get this book somewhere? I thing I will start tying the streamers from the top.

From: David Delag · delag·at·tiscali.co.uk
Submitted January 30th 2007

Beautifully tied flies-well done to all ! The Parmachene Belle is an excellent fly for sea-trout on West-Country English rivers; I usually dress it on a medium shank, size 8 or 6 with the wings made up of married white swan with two or three red fibres forming a central 'stripe'. I will try the hackle-wing version this season...
A great reference work, truly inspiring !

From: Brent Reece · aroostookbasser·at·yahoo.com
Submitted January 26th 2007

fantastic

From: John Buckley · jrb061·at·adelphia.net
Submitted November 14th 2006

In my youth, I've tied and fished many of these "streamers" as wet flies. Love the addition of these patterns with photographs to the fly fishing body of knowledge. You should be proud of you accomplishment!

From: Antman · nanthony·at·mac.com
Submitted November 12th 2006

Fantastic! Very well done.Beautiful photos. Thank you.

From: CHARLES MANN · themanns·at·pivot.net
Submitted November 6th 2006

I would like to find a recipe for a fly known as the Mary Pickford. If found please send to my email address.

From: Rick Boothman · boothman·at·med.umich.edu
Submitted November 4th 2006

Angel - I would be very grateful for pictures and price lists of fishable flies, especially in the style of the old feather Rangeley flies, for trout. Thefly you posted looks promising - brook trout patterns have been especially successful for me in Northern Michigan. Thanks, Rick

From: Angel Ginn · angelginn·at·hotmail.com
Submitted October 31st 2006

I love these patterns. Great color and view of flies. I can't wait to tie them. I have a few that I have created that are pretty successful. I could send you a picture if you would like.
Angel

From: Rick Boothman · boothman·at·med.umich.edu
Submitted October 31st 2006

These pages are filled with unbelievably beautiful flies - what great work! But I want to FISH them, not look at them. Unfortunately, with my tying skills, I'll be too old to pick up a rod by the time I learn to tie them. So, my question is: is anyone tying these to sell for fishing? or just displays? Given the labor and materials, maybe they're cost prohibitive, but I sure would like to try some of these patterns on Michigan trout. Thanks for your beautiful photos.

From: Joel · jka12959·at·yahoo.com
Submitted October 30th 2006

The Arthur Libby Flies (Miss Julie, Lib's Cal, Robin) brought back some nice memories. Glad these somewhat forgotten patterns have chronicled. Beautifully done!

From: Craig White · cwhite1·at·maine.rr.com
Submitted October 27th 2006

Yet another "Global Class" article. Wet Flies, Lost Flies and MOM. It's gonna be a great winter at the bench. Thank you!

From: Bill Thompson · angler·at·ncia.net
Submitted October 26th 2006

Very well done.

From: Ranger Bob · rangerbob·at·shaw.ca
Submitted October 20th 2006

Nicely done Alan et all!

From: Harold Pettipas · harold.pettipas·at·verizon.net
Submitted October 14th 2006

Thanks a lot for the GREAT Presentations. Will be tremendous fun tying these this winter.

From: Ron McKusick · ronmcq59·at·yahoo.com
Submitted October 13th 2006

Will you be doing the patterns in the back of the book as well? If so I would like to contribute.

From: Nick Lambrou · flambrou·at·yahoo.com
Submitted October 11th 2006

Nice work from talented dressers, THANKS!

From: Jerri · Jerribull·at·comcast.net
Submitted October 10th 2006

What a terrific set of flies in this presentation! This is a better layout than many color plates of books that I have seen. I'll be working on quite a few of these this winter. I have the referenced book; these ties give me a different perception of their appearance than what I envisioned from the text or their pictures. Great effort, thank you.

From: John · wild.word·at·verizon.net
Submitted October 9th 2006

Absolutely gorgeous! A wonderful addition to the encyclopedia of fly tying knowledge, and some terrific eye candy to boot!

From: Daryn Smith · Darynsmith·at·hotmail.com
Submitted October 9th 2006

Awesome flies!!

From: Thomas Hackmann · th.mac.2006·at·hotmail.com
Submitted October 9th 2006

Bob:
I agree with your last comment " ...- a heartfelt thanks for a job well done".
Beautiful flies and a pleasure to look at.

Just a little thing on the side, a little typo slipped in which actually sounds quite funny
( " Tolling flies").

Nevertheless, thanks again for this wonderful work.
Tom

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Stewart and Leeman's Lost Flies

Finally putting images to the text

Streamers

Bergman

The new list of books

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My Eyes!!

Fall Streamers

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At long last

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