#219 - Dr. Oatman

#219 Dr. Oatman - Mike Boyer

Tied by: Mike Boyer
Originated by: Lew Oatman
Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing: Bates Pg. 264

Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek Rangeley Streamer 6xl
Thread: White 70 denier
Tail: Small bunch of white hackle fibers as long as the hook gap
Body: Rear 2/3 is white floss and the front 1/3 is red floss. Body is tapered slightly
Ribbing: Flat gold tinsel
Throat: Yellow hackle fibers
Wing: 4 white hackles
Cheeks: Jungle cock
Head: Black

Notes: The Dr. Oatman is one of the famous patterns Lew Oatman originated. This pattern was named for Lew's father who was a county doctor. It features Lew's signature tapered body, and is one of a few that features a two-toned body.