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#53-2013 - Kennebago Hairwing
- Kennebago Bucktail by Robert Frandsen Tied by: Robert Frandsen Originated by: Herb Welch Source: Streamer Fly Tying & Fishing by Joseph D....
#53-2013 - Kennebago Bucktail by Robert FrandsenTied by: Robert Frandsen
Originated by: Herb Welch
Source: Streamer Fly Tying & Fishing by Joseph D. Bates, Jr, - Pg 293-294
Hook: Partridge CS15 #4
Thread: White
Tail: Orange hackle fibers
Butt: Peacock herl, light blue silk, peacock herl (rear 1/3 of hook)
Body: Flat gold tinsel
Rib: Silver oval tinsel (over body only)
Throat: Orange hackle fibers
Wing: Tan under black under tan bucktail
Eyes: Jungle cock nail
Head: Black
Notes: Robert converted Herb Welch's iconic Kennebago Streamer into a bucktail version. He took the colors found in the outer golden badger feathers and layered bucktail to replicate the pattern in the wing. The Kennebago is one of theearly Maine streamer designs and was named for the Kennabago Stream, one of the famous waters located in the Rangeley region of Maine.
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Comment to #53-2013 - Kennebago Hairwing tied by B
Bob, this is a KILLER FLY right here. Bravo!
Comment to #53-2013 - Kennebago Hairwing tied by B
Very well done , Bob...