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Rapid River

Rapid River - Dave Lomasney Tied by: Dave Lomasney Originated by: Carrie Stevens Source: Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and...

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Rapid River - Dave Lomasney Rapid River - Dave Lomasney

Tied by: Dave Lomasney
Originated by: Carrie Stevens
Source: Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies - Hilyard 144-145

Rapid River streamer fly pattern recipe

Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek Rangeley streamer hook 8xl #2
Thread: White 6/0
Tag: Silver flat tinsel
Body: Orange floss
Rib: Silver flat tinsel
Belly: White bucktail and golden pheasant crest
Throat: Bright green hackle fibers then pink hackle fibers then golden pheasant crest
Wing: 2 bright green hackles flanked by gray hackle
Shoulder: Mallard flank
Eye: Jungle cock nail
Head: Black (orange band)

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