Jungle Queen - Don Bastian Tied by:Â Don Bastian Originated by: Carrie Stevens Source: Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout...
Tied by:Â Don Bastian
Originated by: Carrie Stevens
Source: Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies - Hilyard 138-139
Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek Rangeley Steamer 6xl
Thread: Black 8/0
Tag: Silver flat tinsel
Tail: Black hackle fibers
Body: Silver flat tinsel
Throat: Pink hackle fibers
Wing: 2 pink hackles flanked by grizzly hackle dyed yellow
Eye: Jungle cock nail
Head: Black (with orange band )
Notes: The Jungle Queen is one of Carrie Stevens' patterns, but not much is known about the origins of the pattern. In Hilyards 'Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies' the dressing is the same as Mrs. Stevens' Yellow Witch. Other references to the Yellow Witch list the it with a white bucktail belly.
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Comment to #345 - Jungle Queen
Don, super job as always. I know you are recuperating, and i hope this finds you feeling much, much better.
Cheers, Joel
P.S. Jokes are on the way.Laughter is the best medicine.
Comment to #345 - Jungle Queen
Just beautiful as always. You are sooo skilled in making these
Comment to #345 - Jungle Queen
Look amazing!
Comment to #345 - Jungle Queen
Don, this is a MAGNIFICENT fly. I am in awe. LOVE IT!!!
Comment to #345 - Jungle Queen
Good job! Looks great!
Comment to #345 - Jungle Queen
Very nice Don...
Comment to #345 - Jungle Queen
They are so pretty, no wonder the fish like them!
Comment to #345 - Jungle Queen
Happy weekend and regards from Switzerland.
Comment to #345 - Jungle Queen
Hi everyone;
I really appreciate your comments, compliments, and kind words on this pattern. I am pleased that you enjoy it, and I thank you for taking the time to comment! Cheers, everyone!