Pink ostrich?

[gingerdun]

I hesitated to post this, partly because the wraps are uneven, but also because it is not a serious fly pattern, more like a joke. I bought this herl just for fun, not having any particular idea in mind. I just decided to improvise.

I was remembering the black and pink fashion craze that happened in the early 1950's, about the time Elvis's Blue Suede Shoes was popular.
Any suggestions for names? I was thinking of Elvis or Magic Sam. My pal suggested Good 'N Plenty, the licorice candy with pink and white coatings. I like his idea best.

Hook: 6 Grip 14723BL
Silk: Pearsall's black
Hackle: white badger hen
Body: black tapestry wool
Tag: orange tapestry wool
Rib 1: gold tinsel
Rib 2: pink ostrich herl

[Mataura mayfly]

Bravo Lance!
The forum needs more out of the square thinking like this once and a while now Mark is not here to keep us on our toes. Funny thing is, I think this could be a serious fish taker as well.

[hankaye]

Gingerdun, Howdy;

I expect that our friend DUBBIN will have something to say
about pink flys....
Don't rule out Choo-choo Charlie, "Good-n-plenty, Good-n-plenty, whoo-whoo"


hank

[crazy4oldcars]

I like it, Lance. I'd put that on the end of my tippet.
I have read on other sites that pink is a good color to fish at times.
(I just wish I could remember what those times were. )
I bought a Pink feather boa to tie flies with (Promise!!!), but haven't used it, yet. May have a chance this weekend.
If anything turns out, I'll post it.

Kirk

[hankaye]

crazyforoldcars, Howdy;

Kirk, it takes a big man that's awful sure of himself
to chunk a PINK fly in the Lone Star State ...
Be sure to let us know how it works for ya.

hank

[crazy4oldcars]

Hank,
I'm sure of myself, it's everybody else that wonders....

Kirk

[Kelly L.]

I know fish LOVE pink. You did a really cool fly here. Well done.

[DUBBN]

Good 'N Plenty is the perfect name. Mmmmm Black Licorice.

I wouldnt fish the Big Horn in Montana with out a Pink Soft Hackle, or Ray Charles in my box or on the end of my leader.

Good job sir.

[Roadkill]

gingerdun

I think it is a very serious fly pattern.

If I were tying this to throw, I would use an oval gold tinsel twisted with the ostrich to make a single rib or just counter rib the ostrich with a gold wire to make a heavier and reinforced fly. Trust me the fish will chew on this one.

[letumgo]

Lance - Wildly creative & fun fly! Very cool. I am glad you posted this fly.