Simply the Best Place to go for Online Fly Fishing and Fly Tying
Published May 16. 2012 - 11 years ago
Updated or edited Nov 27. 2020
#137 - Copper Head
Tied by: Joel Stansbury Originated by: Joel Stansbury Hook: Partridge CS15 Thread: White Body: White floss Rib: Silver flat mylar tinsel Belly: White...
Tied by: Joel Stansbury
Originated by: Joel Stansbury
Hook: Partridge CS15
Thread: White
Body: White floss
Rib: Silver flat mylar tinsel
Belly: White bucktail
Throat: White hackle fibers
Underwing: Mixed white and yellow bucktail
Wing: Olive hackle flanked by silver badger hackle
Shoulder: Copper pheasant
Eyes: Jungle cock
Head: Black
Notes: A stunning smelt pattern with a touch of glamour thrown in. The copper pheasant used in the shoulder casts some amazing iridescent bronze and coppers, adding some shine to the otherwise subdued pattern. The underwing helps to give some bulk to the head, and when the streamer gets damp, you might think Joel netted this one out of the creek. Another great Joel Stansbury pattern, I really wish we had more of them to share.
Sections:
Log in or register to pre-fill name on comments, add videos, user pictures and more.
Read more about why you should register.
Read more about why you should register.
Related content
Based on these keywords | Streamers |
More content from the front page
Since you got this far …
The GFF money box
… I have a small favor to ask.
Long story short
Support the Global FlyFisher through several different channels, including PayPal.
Long story longer
The Global FlyFisher has been online since the mid-90's and has been free to access for everybody since day one – and will stay free for as long as I run it.
But that doesn't mean that it's free to run.
It costs money to drive a large site like this.
See more details about what you can do to help in this blog post.
Comments
Comment to #137 - Copper Head
Fantastic pattern Joel.
Comment to #137 - Copper Head
That's a beauty.
Comment to #137 - Copper Head
Beauty fly Joel,have to try this one the colors are right for my fishing
Comment to #137 - Copper Head
Now Joel, That is a nice streamer. I like its looks. I am going to have to tye some up for this summer.
Comment to #137 - Copper Head
Thanks guys. I just got back from my annual salt Water fishing trip to Florida. I visit an old High school buddy and we try to scare every fish that swims on the west coast. Sadly, they just laugh at us, and swim away. Got eaten alive by mosquitos in the everglades! and scared away by some big crocs 13-14ft. Decided we didn't want to fish that day! at least not in the 'glades. Ate some fabulous food, got a good tan, and some wonderful reminiscing about the good ole days!
Again, thanks for the kind words.
P.S. I would be glad to send you more originals if you want Darren.