#347 - Copper Lake

Tied by: Monte Smith Originated by: Monte Smith Hook: Mustad 94720, #2 Ribs: Flat copper tinsel; small oval copper tinsel counter-wrapped Body: Flat...

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#347 Copper Lake - Monte Smith

Tied by: Monte Smith
Originated by: Monte Smith

Hook: Mustad 94720, #2
Ribs: Flat copper tinsel; small oval copper tinsel counter-wrapped
Body: Flat green tinsel
Belly: Grey fox
Underwing: Peacock herls covered with long golden pheasant crest
Wing: Four gray saddle hackles
Shoulder: Silver pheasant
Cheek: Jungle cock
Throat #1: Short golden pheasant crest
Topping and Throat #2: Dyed green golden pheasant crests

Notes: A tribute fly to one of my fishing places forever seared into my memory. A classic "Ghost" style design with a little extra fun.

Monte, excellent innovation & inspiration. I have always admired your creations. Quite artistic! The majority of you tyers out there should study Monte's flies and learn from them. I found them to be very helpful in my own tying. I know that soundsa funny coming from an old Geezer like me, but you are never too old to learn new tricks. Thanks again Monte, you young whippersnapper!

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