Published Jun 5. 2012 - 11 years ago
Updated or edited Nov 27. 2020

#157 - Golden Demon

Tied by: Dave Lomasney Originated by: Unknown Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek 8xl #2 Thread: Black 6/0 Tail: Golden pheasant crest Body: Flat gold...

#157 Golden Demon - Dave Lomasne


Tied by: Dave Lomasney
Originated by: Unknown

Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek 8xl #2
Thread: Black 6/0
Tail: Golden pheasant crest
Body: Flat gold tinsel
Throat: Orange schlappen
Wing: 2 black hackles flanked by brown hackle
Shoulder: Bronze mallard
Eye: Jungle cock (optional)
Head: Black

Notes: This is a conversion of the classic wet fly as described in Ray Bergman's "Trout". The Golden Demon has some of the deepest roots of any flies with popularity branching to both North American coasts, Europe and Australia during the early 20th century via the likes of the infamous Zane Grey. The pattern features an earthy mix of brown, black, orange and a flashy vein of gold. In the tradition of the original wet fly, we hope to see this streamer also take on the like of Atlantic salmon, brook trout, steelhead and coastal cutthroat who have storied the pattern's past.
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Comment to #157 - Golden Demon...

Very nice work. The color blending is magnificent too.

Comment to #157 - Golden Demon...

That is one heck of a tie! Beauty

Comment to #157 - Golden Demon...

Dave this is a fly I would love to have tied on the end of my line. Perfect

Comment to #157 - Golden Demon...

Beautiful tie of a great classic. Nice work, Dave!

Comment to #157 - Golden Demon...

Ya but can you make a rubber worm

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