Saturday, August 12, 2023

Champlain Jane

Champlain Jane

Charlie Mann

Hook - Mustad 94720

Thread - Red

Underbody - Red body braid

Body - Pearl braided mylar tubing

Tail - Pearl braided mylar tubing tag picked out

Throat - Pearl braided mylar tubing picked out

Wing - Purple or violet bucktail

Topping - Peacock herl

Head - Red

Notes: Years ago while tying flies at a trade show Charlie was approached by a Vermont guide who took clients fishing on Lake Champlain. He gave Charlie a pinkish colored streamer pattern he had called a Booker Special. Charlie modified the pattern and christened it the Champlain Jane in recognition of the Vermont guide. The streamer has been quite a fish getter over the years and has found more than a few kypes on the Miramichi River when tied on a salmon hook

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