Starling Bloa

[upstatetrout]

Found this in Rob Smith's book. It is from The Contemplative and Practical Angler written by Joseph Wells 1842. The Wharfdale list. Found it interesting. A simple pattern calling for a Magpie Herl head, Starling under covert feather, and a white silk body.

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[letumgo]

The hackle appears to already moving on it's own. Very lively looking pattern.

I like your hook choice. The bright hook, under the white silk body should be ultra translucent.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Cracking good fly, Tom. Must try a few myself. Maybe the Wharfdale flies will work well on the Piscataquis.

[Roadkill]

fly!!