Jim Warner - Melvin Bay

By Mike Martinek

MELVIN BAY
Tied By Chris DelPlato
Originated By Jim Warner

BODY	FLAT SILVER TINSEL
RIB	OVAL SILVER TINSEL
WING	SMALL BUNCH OF YELLOW GOAT HAIR, WITH A BUNCH OF RED GOAT HAIR OVER THIS. OVER THE RED, A BUNCH OF GRAY MARABOU, AND OVER THIS, FOUR OR SIX PEACOCK HERLS.
HEAD	BLACK
EYES	PAINT OR STICK ON
COMMENTS	A VARIATION OF THE WOLFEBORO BAY SPECIAL, THIS WAS A VERY POPULAR PATTERN AND A FAVORITE OF MAL HAZELTON, SR. WHO FISHED THIS PATTERN AND DID VERY WELL WITH IT FOR MANY YEARS.

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