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RED & WHITE #1 (ORIGINAL), RED & WHITE #2 (POPULAR), GOVERNOR AIKEN streamer pattern(s)submitted by Bob Skehan - Little Bucktails for Brookies
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RED & WHITE #1 (ORIGINAL), RED & WHITE #2 (POPULAR), GOVERNOR AIKEN
Submitted By
Bob Skehan
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RED & WHITE #1 (ORIGINAL)
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RED & WHITE #2 (POPULAR)
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HOOK
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Mustad 3665A Size 12
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THREAD
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black
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BODY
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Flat silver mylar
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RIB
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fine oval silver tinsel
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WING
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Small equal bunches of white, then red, then white bucktail.
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HOOK
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Mustad 3665A Size 12
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THREAD
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red
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BODY
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Flat silver mylar
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RIB
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fine oval silver tinsel
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WING
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Small bunch of white bucktail, over which is an equal bunch of red bucktail, over which are 4-5 strands of peacock herl.
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GOVERNOR AIKEN
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HOOK
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Mustad 9575 #10
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THREAD
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black
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TAIL
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White-Barred wood duck flank
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BODY
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Flat silver mylar
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RIB
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fine oval silver tinsel
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THROAT
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White bucktail to hook bend, then a narrow strip of red duck quill 1/2 body length
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WING
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Lavender bucktail, over which are 3-4 strands of peacock herl.
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CHEEKS
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Jungle Cock (optional)
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Comments
Red And White
The two variations of the Red and White bucktail presented here show the original dressing which is pretty much a Mickey Finn with white bucktail substitued for the yellow, and the modern popular version which has the top layer of white bucktail replaced by peacock herl. I have to confess I haven't fished the original version at all since I'm generally a certifiable "peacock herl topping" junkie. Both patterns adapt well to all hook sizes, including tandem rigs for trolling. It's a very effective pattern all year long, but particularly in spring just after ice-out on Maine's lakes and ponds. I substituted calftail for the bucktail in this small version. Many times a white eye with black pupil is painted on the head of this pattern.
Governor Aiken:
This pattern, named to honor former Governor George D. Aiken of Vermont, is very similar to the Magog Smelt pattern, this bucktail is a must have for landlocked salmon fishing in my opinion. Some folks substitute a mallard flank shoulder for the jungle cock cheeks, particularly in larger trolling sizes...(making it even more like the Magog)...though I don't tie this pattern with either of them. Like the Red and White, it adapts nicely to all hook sizes and is a very popular trolling pattern tied in tandem. I used calftail in this particular sample as it was better suited to the size 10 hook. Note the peacock herl topping...see my comments above regarding my herl addiction. A peek into my streamer box would see this pattern sporting eyes painted white with black pupils.
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