Unnamed Streamer GDB-17
Unnamed Streamer GDB-17, pattern by Carrie G. Stevens, dressed by Peter Simonson
Pattern Notes: Not the usual Carrie Stevens style of streamer. This marabou wing fly has been referred to as a Ballou Special variation by others, although missing key features of that fly (peacock herl topping, tail of yellow hackle or Golden Pheasant crest).
G. Donald Bartlett collection of the Rangeley Outdoor Heritage Museum. Mr. Bartlett was a client of Wallace and Carrie Stevens, and has at least three of her streamers named after him. This fly part of a collection from Mr. Bartlett’s streamer wallet, donated to the museum by his daughter.
Reference: Rangeley Outdoor Heritage Museum: G. Donald Bartlett collection
Pattern Recipe
Tag: Silver Flat
Body: Silver Tinsel
Throat: Short White Marabou
Underwing: White Marabou
Wing: Yellow Bucktail (Very sparse, enveloping marabou underwing), flanked by Red Bucktail (Very sparse)
Cheek: Jungle Cock
Head: Black