Edson Tigers

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nfrechet
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Edson Tigers

Post by nfrechet » Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:56 am

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Edson Tiger - Dark

Hook - Mustad L87-3665A
Thread - Yellow
Tag - Flat gold tinsel
Tail - Yellow Hackle Tips
Body - Yellow Chenille
Wing - Brown bucktail dyed yellow
Throat - Red hackle fibers
Cheek - Edson brass eye
Head - Painted yellow then overcoated with UV resin

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*Forgotten Flies lists 6 recipes for Edson Tiger - Light

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Edson Tiger - Light

Hook - Mustad L87-3665A
Thread - Black
Tag - Flat gold tinsel
Tail - Mandarin (I used barred wood duck)
Body - Peacock herl
Wing - Yellow bucktail
Topping - Red hackle tips
Cheek - Edson brass eye

Forgotten Flies - Schmookler & Sils

*Forgotten Flies lists 6 recipes for Edson Tiger - Light
Flytiers sure have a way at making things difficult
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Ron Eagle Elk
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Re: Edson Tigers

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:15 pm

I've had some success here with both, the light and dark Edson Tigers, on local brookies. Looking at the flies I always thought they should have their names reversed, the light being the yellow bodied fly and the dark, the peacock herl body. I was able to secure some of the brass Edson cheeks from a forum member and then found them at a local shop. Beautifully dressed examples, as always.
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Johnno
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Re: Edson Tigers

Post by Johnno » Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:31 am

I’d love some cheeks. Anyone know where they can be sourced?
nfrechet
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Re: Edson Tigers

Post by nfrechet » Fri Sep 10, 2021 5:52 am

Flytiers sure have a way at making things difficult
RickA
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Re: Edson Tigers

Post by RickA » Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:39 am

What Ron said.... Beautifully dressed.
Your herl work is exceptional
DOUGSDEN
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Re: Edson Tigers

Post by DOUGSDEN » Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:52 pm

Wow Norm! Speachless!
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Fish when you can, not when you should! Anything short of this is just a disaster.
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