Witch - Peter Simonson Tied by: Peter Simonson Originated by: Carrie G. Stevens Source: Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon...
Tied by: Peter Simonson
Originated by: Carrie G. Stevens
Source: Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies - Hilyard Pg. 21, 148 - 149
Hook: Edgar Sealey 1797B 1/0
Thread: White 8/0
Tag: Silver flat tinsel
Body: Orange floss
Rib: Silver flat tinsel
Belly: 4-6 peacock herls then white bucktail
Throat: Grizzly hackle fibers
Wing: 4 grizzly hackles
Cheek: Jungle cock nail
Head: Black (with orange band)
Notes: The Witch, also known as the Gray Witch, is one of several Witches Carrie developed. Carrie was also responsible for setting loose the Golden Witch, Green Witch, Water Witch and the Yellow Witch patterns. During the 1930's the streamers developed by Carrie Stevens accounted for 49 percent of the salmon caught and recorded at Upper Dam, the Witch was among that group of streamers to make their mark on the Rangeley salmon.
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Very nice tyie of a classic streamer Peter...