#11-2013 - U.S. Navy

#11-2013 U.S. Navy - Tom Fulton

Tied by: Tom Fulton
Originated by: Tom Fulton

Hook: Mustad 3300 #7
Thread: Black 6/0 flat waxed Danville
Tag: Metallic blue thread
Butt: Peacock herl
Body: Dark blue rayon thread
Hackle: Blue saddle hackle
Rib: Gold flat tinsel flanking body hackle
Throat: Peacock breast feather
Belly: Golden pheasant crest
Wing: White bucktail
Topping: Golden pheasant crest
Head: Black ostrich and thread

Notes: Tom has originated a series of streamers to honor the brave members of the United States military. It is Tom's small way of paying tribute the men and women who willingly put their lives in harm's way for us, and make sacrifices one can only imagine. The project consists of 5 hairwing streamers, one for each branch of the U.S. military. The official color scheme of the U.S. Navy is blue and gold. The blue-green of the peacock is a fitting representation of the seas with the white representing cresting waves.

"We owe our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines a debt of gratitude, and I thank you all for your service."

-Tom Fulton