The Stunner
Posted by nwflytyer on November 7, 2015
I’ve been wanting to tie this one for awhile and finally got to it this morning. It’s from Tolfrey’s classic Jones’ Guide to Norway. (1848) Here is the recipe (listed as Tolfrey did):
The Stunner
Tail: Golden Pheasant topping
Tip: Silver twist and Crimson silk
Body: Pale blue, yellow, claret, and dark blue Pig’s wool at the shoulder
Legs: Claret hackle
Throat: Guinea-hen and blue hackle
Ribbed: Gold tinsel and silver twist
Wing: Two golden pheasant tippets, a little bustard and two golden toppings over all
Horns: Blue macaw
Head: Yellow mohair
Northwest Fly Tyer 
Frank Dalziel said
Very interesting and beautiful tie! Got me interested in Jones’ Guide to Norway. I read much of it and am wondering if you have any reference comparing the old salmon hook sizes (used in Jones) to modern hook sizes? Thanks.
nwflytyer said
Hi Frank,
One of the better references I’ve seen in terms of discussion and hook templates is found in Bob Frandsen’s Blacker Compendium. I know I have some notes around discussing the old scales vs modern sizing somewhere. If I can find them, I’ll post the info.
Frank Dalziel said
Hi Monte: Thanks very much. I have lots of references, but don’t own Bob’s Blacker Compendium. Guess I will have to remedy that situation! This is a fantastic site! One of my favourites. Thanks for putting it all together.