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#183 - The Canada

The Canada - Alan Grombacher Tied by: Alan Grombacher Originated by: Alan Grombacher Hook: #2 Partidge Carrie Stevens CS15 Thread: White Pearsalls...

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#183 The Canada - Alan Grombacher #183 The Canada - Alan Grombacher


Tied by: Alan Grombacher

Originated by: Alan Grombacher


Hook: #2 Partidge Carrie Stevens CS15

Thread: White Pearsalls Gossamar silk thread

Tag: Silver flat tinsel

Body: Red floss / silk

Ribbing: Flat silver tinsel

Belly: Red bucktail

Throat: Red schlappen

Underwing: Peacock herl

Wing: 2 white hackles flanked by red hackles

Eye: Jungle cock nail

Head: Red Pearsalls Gossamar silk thread


Notes: Happy Canada Day!


The Canada is Alan's ode to the famous red and white daredevil spoon and his adopted Country, which he loves dearly. Pike on Talbot lake love this pattern and it also works well on several mountain lakes too. Happy Birthday Canada!

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