#245 - Converse Creature

#245 Converse Creature - Bill Chandler

Tied by: Bill Chandler
Originated by: Bill Chandler

Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek Rangeley Streamer hook 8xl
Thread: White
Tag: Silver holographic tinsel
Body: Light olive floss
Ribbing: Silver holographic tinsel
Under-shoulder: Red and grey hackle fibers
Throat: Red and grey hackle fibers
Wing: Golden olive hackle flanked by white hackle flanked by light dun hackle
Shoulder: Coral blue guinea fowl
Topping: Silver pheasant crest
Eyes: Jungle cock
Head: Black

Notes: The wing is a light fresh blend of colour with hints of olive peaking out from behind the silvery exterior. The sweeping pheasant crest topping creates a distinct back to this striking smelt imitation. If you are in a pinch, and find yourself short of the black silver pheasant crest, some fine peacock herl from an eye or fine black marabou to use as a replacement. The silver pheasant crest is much softer than its golden counterpart and therefore moves more naturally in the water.