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#219 - Dr. Oatman
Dr. Oatman - Mike Boyer Tied by: Mike Boyer Originated by: Lew Oatman Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing: Bates Pg. 264 Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike...
#219 Dr. Oatman - Mike BoyerTied by: Mike Boyer
Originated by: Lew Oatman
Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing: Bates Pg. 264
Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek Rangeley Streamer 6xl
Thread: White 70 denier
Tail: Small bunch of white hackle fibers as long as the hook gap
Body: Rear 2/3 is white floss and the front 1/3 is red floss. Body is tapered slightly
Ribbing: Flat gold tinsel
Throat: Yellow hackle fibers
Wing: 4 white hackles
Cheeks: Jungle cock
Head: Black
Notes: The Dr. Oatman is one of the famous patterns Lew Oatman originated. This pattern was named for Lew's father who was a county doctor. It features Lew's signature tapered body, and is one of a few that features a two-toned body.
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Comment to #219 - Dr. Oatman
Mike, Extremely 'clean' tie. Love it!
Cheers, Joel
Comment to #219 - Dr. Oatman
Very Sexy Mike!...Doesn't get any better!
Comment to #219 - Dr. Oatman
Oh my, what a beauty. The tapering is spot on. Loved the tail, and wing work too. Mike, this one is incredible, you should be very proud!