Published Feb 2. 2012 - 12 years ago
Updated or edited Nov 27. 2020

#33 - Male Dace Streamer

Tied by: Bob Petti Originated by: Lew Oatman Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing Pg. 300 Hook: Mustad 3665A Thread: White Body: Pale cream floss...

#33 Male Dace Streamer - Bob Petti


Tied by: Bob Petti
Originated by: Lew Oatman
Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing Pg. 300

Hook: Mustad 3665A
Thread: White
Body: Pale cream floss wound with a slight taper
Ribbing: Medium narrow flat gold tinsel
Throat: A small bunch of rich orange hackle fibers the length of the hook gap
Wing: 2 olive green hackles flanked by golden badger hackles. Extend slightly beyond the hook bend and they should be slender
Eye: Jungle cock nail tied in short
Head: Black

Notes: This is the dressing as per Lew Oatman. This is one of Mr. Oatman's natural imitation patterns. The fly is designed to mimic a male Black Nose Dace during their spawning season. The Dace are plentiful in many rivers and so this makes an excellent choice of streamer. The fly is tied on a 4xl-6xl hook and is kept fairly short. Take note of the taper in the body, this is one of Mr. Oatman's signature traits in the natural imitations he created.

For more information on Lew Oatman and his sreamers, please see the article written by Chris Del Plato of the Streamerlist, published on Global Fly Fisher. You can also check out some artwork by Peter Strid of this Lew Oatman Classic on his website.


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Comments

Comment to #33 - Male Dace Streamer...

Bob, I am a huge fan. This is a beautiful fly. The body work and wing placement are exquisite! Very nicely tied! Maybe one of these days I will be able to tye ALMOST as good as you. :-)

Comment to #33 - Male Dace Streamer...

Bob you are an artist with these flies. Thanks for sharing your skill and talent and for all that you offered to help me along the way.

Comment to #33 - Male Dace Streamer...

Thank you Kelly. You're too kind.

Comment to #33 - Male Dace Streamer...

and thank you, Avril. I certainly appreciate the kind words.

Comment to #33 - Male Dace Streamer...

Bob, superb joB! I actually like this one better than C.D.'s

Comment to #33 - Male Dace Streamer...

Geez, Joel. You're gonna get me in hot water!

Comment to #33 - Male Dace Streamer...

I see a serious tying showdown being scheduled in the near future. lol

Great Job on the streamer Bob

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