Published Aug 23. 2012 - 12 years ago
Updated or edited Nov 27. 2020

#236 - Zebulon

Zebulon Streamer - Kelly Lovelady Tied by: Kelly Lovelady Originated by: Kelly Lovelady Hook: Gaelic Supreme MM Rangeley Streamer #1 8xl Thread: White...

#236 Zebulon Streamer - Kelly Lovelady #236 Zebulon Streamer - Kelly Lovelady


Tied by: Kelly Lovelady
Originated by: Kelly Lovelady

Hook: Gaelic Supreme MM Rangeley Streamer #1 8xl
Thread: White
Tag: Flat silver tinsel
Tail: Red schlappen or hackle fibers
Body: White floss or silk
Ribbing: Black floss followed by flat silver tinsel (large)
Belly: White bucktail over a couple strands of black pearl crystal flash
Throat: Red schlappen or hackle
Wing: 2 black hackles flanked by 2 white hackles. (2 more black hackles to get darker color if desired)
Shoulder: Lady Amherst pheasant tippet
Eye: Jungle cock nail
Head: Black

Notes: The idea for the Zebulon germinated in Kelly's mind sometime in April 2011. The pattern has evolved into a series of flies suited to different conditions and styles such as lake, stream, low water, marabou and of course the Rangeley version. Kelly is relatively new to tying streamers, and the Zebulon was her first kick at tying a New England style streamer. She has always gravitated towards black and white, be it dogs, cats or horses, so it was a natural fit for her tie. Kelly has had a successful history of fishing all black and all white flies, but combined, it is a real attention grabber.
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Comments

Comment to #236 - Zebulon...

Kelly, this is one of my favorites. You did an oustanding job of tying on this one.Keep up the good work!

Comment to #236 - Zebulon...

Kelly,
Beautiful Job !!!!
Great Pattern!!!!
Very Fishy

Comment to #236 - Zebulon...

Kelly, GREAT job!! No wonder you liked the skunkadelic streamer. :o) Maybe we'll see a dominoe effect with more
black and white flies. (pun intended)

Comment to #236 - Zebulon...

Very stylish, Rangeley Stylish.
Well done.

Comment to #236 - Zebulon...

Thanks guys. This is indeed one of my favorite creations. I made this fly in July of 2011. I am very happy that you liked this pattern!

Comment to #236 - Zebulon...

Great tying on your original pattern, Kelly. Well done.

Comment to #236 - Zebulon...

You women seem to have the edge with rangeley streamers.Nice one...

Comment to #236 - Zebulon...

Thank you Mike, and Jim. I appreciate the positive feedback!

Comment to #236 - Zebulon...

Kelly, I like your tie very much, yet it is your own pattern that I highly appreciate. Keep up the nice ties, Petr

Comment to #236 - Zebulon...

BTW, what does it mean ZEBULON? Or is that just a name for the fly of yours? Thanx Petr

Comment to #236 - Zebulon...

Beautiful fly Kelly and spectacular choice of colors!

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