Harold Brown Jr. - Don Soar Tied by: Don Soar Originated by: Don Soar Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek Rangeley Streamer hook 8xl #1 Thread: White...
Tied by: Don Soar
Originated by: Don Soar
Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek Rangeley Streamer hook 8xl #1
Thread: White 8/0
Tag: Copper flat tinsel
Tail: Lady Amherst pheasant crest
Body: White floss
Rib: Copper oval tinsel
Belly: White bucktail
Throat: Lady Amherst pheasant crest
Wing: 4 white hackles
Shoulder: Red golden pheasant body feather
Cheek: Silver pheasant body feather
Eye: Jungle cock nail
Topping: Lady Amherst pheasant crest
Head: Black
Notes: On December 30th, 2010, Harold E. Brown Jr., 37, died in the line of duty as an intelligence officer in the Khost Province of Afghanistan. Mr. Brown served in the U.S. Army and proudly served assignments in Bosnia, the Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. When the news of Harold Brown's death reached his hometown of Bolton, Massachusetts, flags stood at half mast and residents expressed their condolences to the family of the community's respected citizen. Don tied this dignified streamer to honor the memory of his dear friend.
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Comment to #365 - Harold Brown Jr.
Beautiful Fly
Comment to #365 - Harold Brown Jr.
First off, this is a great tribute fly. Second, you can't go wrong with red and white. Fish love that combo. Beautiful tie to top it off. Well done.
Comment to #365 - Harold Brown Jr.
This is a fitting tribute to a fallen hero as well as an excellent tie.
Comment to #365 - Harold Brown Jr.
Fitting, handsome tribute Mr. Soar.
Comment to #365 - Harold Brown Jr.
Red and white colour is always a good choice,i am sure Harold would have just loved this pattern..
Comment to #365 - Harold Brown Jr.
Don,
Really a beautiful memorial to another fallen America's best.
-Peter
Comment to #365 - Harold Brown Jr.
wicked fly, i agree, red and white is a given go-to
Comment to #365 - Harold Brown Jr.
Hey I gotta love everything named Harold! Good thing this is an awesome fly also!