Published Jul 16. 2012 - 12 years ago
Updated or edited Nov 27. 2020
#198 - Boston Blackie
Tied by: Monte Smith Originated by: Carrie Stevens Source: Forgotten Flies, Schmookler & Sils (1999) Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek 8 XL, #1...
Tied by: Monte Smith
Originated by: Carrie Stevens
Source: Forgotten Flies, Schmookler & Sils (1999)
Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek 8 XL, #1
Body: Flat silver tinsel
Throat: Black, then white bucktail
Wing: Peacock herls and a total of four black saddles
Shoulder: Green phase golden pheasant body feathers
Cheek: Jungle cock
Notes: Monte says:
"A fly that drew my attention the minute I bought the Carrie Stevens Rangeley Favorites poster."
It looks like this may have been from a private collection. The Boston Blackie isn't a common streamer, but it is quite something to look at. It does not appear outside of Schmookler & Sils writings (that I can find), but it does fit Carrie's style quite nicely.
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Comment to #198 - Boston Blackie
Magnificent tie Monte! I love the colors, and it is an excellent show of craftsmanship.