Published Jul 9. 2012 - 10 years ago
Updated or edited Nov 27. 2020
#191 - Mickey Doodle
Mickey Doodle - Robbie Hiltz Tied by: Robbie Hiltz Originated by: Carrie Stevens Source: Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and...
Tied by: Robbie Hiltz
Originated by: Carrie Stevens
Source: Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies; Hilyard Pg 126-128
Hook: Partridge CS15 #4
Body: Flat silver tinsel
Belly: Yellow bucktail
Throat: Yellow hackle fibers
Wing: 2 red hackles flanked by yellow hackles
Shoulder: Red hen back
Cheek: Jungle cock
Head: Black (optional orange band)
Notes: Red and yellow was a popular color combination of Carrie's day, and judging by the continued success of the Mickey Finn, it still does quite well in the modern age. Mickey's Ghost is a pattern designed by Mike Martinek which also pays homage to the most famous of bucktails. Carrie's version is quite similar to a Canadian version of the Mickey Finn which calls for a married wing of red and yellow goose wing.
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Comment to #191 - Mickey Doodle
I love that pattern. A great attractor.
Well tied.
Comment to #191 - Mickey Doodle
That fly is a pure beauty. Wonderful job.