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King of the Waters

Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:43 am
by nfrechet
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King of the Waters*

Hook - Mustad Heritage S80AP
Thread - Black
Tag - Gold tinsel **
Tail - Gray mallard
Ribbing - Gold tinsel
Body - Crimson floss
Hackle - Brown
Wing - Gray mallard

* This fly is listed as King of the Waters on the title page opposite the color plate, and King of Waters on the recipe list.
** The tag on the King of the Waters is not listed in the recipe but it is visible on the color plate painting.

http://hatchesmagazine.com/blogs/Hatche ... he-waters/
Trout - Ray Bergman

Re: King of the Waters

Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:10 am
by letumgo
Classic lines. Handsome pattern.

Re: King of the Waters

Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:31 am
by Ron Eagle Elk
I have fished this pattern for Brookies in some ponds and did rather well. Thanks for the reminder, Norm.