The Lemon and Grey
Posted by nwflytyer on February 13, 2011
The Lemon and Grey - dressed by Monte Smith
An Irish pattern, as per T.E. Pryce-Tannatt – How To Dress Salmon Flies (1914)
Tag: Silver thread and golden yellow silk
Tail: A topping and Indian crow
Butt: Black ostrich herl
Body: Grey seal’s fur (or squirrel or monkey)
Ribs: Oval silver tinsel
Hackle: A grizzled hackle
Throat: Lemon
Underwing: Tippet in strands
Main Wing: Green, yellow, and orange swan, Florican, bustard, golden pheasant tail, with mallard above
Sides: Married narrow strips of teal and barred summer duck
Head: Black ostrich herl
The Lemon and Grey
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Andrew said
Wow! This is truly lovely! PT would be proud.