Black Demon (Cains River Series)

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nfrechet
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Black Demon (Cains River Series)

Post by nfrechet » Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:02 am

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Black Demon
(Cains River Series)

Created by C. Jim Pray

Hook - Mustad 3665A
Thread - Black
Tail - Two sections of a barred wood duck feather
Body - Medium flat gold tinsel
Wing - Four jet black saddle hackles
Cheeks - Jungle cock
Collar - Several turns of an orange saddle hackle
Flytiers sure have a way at making things difficult
Variant
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Re: Black Demon (Cains River Series)

Post by Variant » Mon Jan 09, 2023 8:27 am

Well done Norm !
Elegant and classic.

Lou
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Re: Black Demon (Cains River Series)

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:16 am

Excellent dressing, Norm. To my eyes, it looks like the wing is two hackles not four. Such perfect alignment.
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Re: Black Demon (Cains River Series)

Post by Mike62 » Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:10 pm

That fly is virtually identical to my top, ice-out producer. You know..., except for the part where your fly is so much better tied than mine.
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