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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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