Starling Bloa

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Starling Bloa

Post by upstatetrout » Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:29 am

Found this in Rob Smith's book. It is from The Contemplative and Practical Angler written by Joseph Wells 1842. The Wharfdale list. Found it interesting. A simple pattern calling for a Magpie Herl head, Starling under covert feather, and a white silk body.
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Re: Starling Bloa

Post by letumgo » Tue Feb 18, 2020 12:37 pm

The hackle appears to already moving on it's own. Very lively looking pattern.

I like your hook choice. The bright hook, under the white silk body should be ultra translucent.
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Re: Starling Bloa

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:58 pm

Cracking good fly, Tom. Must try a few myself. Maybe the Wharfdale flies will work well on the Piscataquis.
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Re: Starling Bloa

Post by Roadkill » Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:35 pm

8-) fly!!
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