Cains River Black Demon - Loretta Parent Tied by: Loretta Parent Originated by: MR. C. Jim Pray Hook: Mustad 3665A #2 Thread: Black Tail: 2 sections...
Tied by: Loretta Parent
Originated by: MR. C. Jim Pray
Hook: Mustad 3665A #2
Thread: Black
Tail: 2 sections of a barred wood duck feather
Body: Gold flat tinsel
Wing: 4 jet black hackles
Eye: Jungle cock nail
Collar: A few turns of orange hackle
Head: Black
Notes: Within the Cains River series is a sub series of streamers called demons. The Cains River Demons were adapted from steelhead flies of the same name, popularized in the 1920's and 1930's. The Black Demon was created as a variation of the Golden Demon (steelhead) fly in 1937 in response to a demand for black flies for use on the Klamath River in California.
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Comment to #313 - Cains River Black Demon
That is a beauty Loretta!
Comment to #313 - Cains River Black Demon
Thank you Kelly.
Comment to #313 - Cains River Black Demon
wow, that looks beautiful. the color is stunning.
Comment to #313 - Cains River Black Demon
Thank you. I chose to tie this fly because of it's simpicity and I have always loved the colour combination.