Unnamed Streamer R-5
Unnamed Streamer R-5, by Carrie Stevens, dressed by Peter Simonson
Pattern Note: Unusual body -not floss but silk thread
Similar to, but not the same fly, in figure on page 99 of Hilyard's Carrie Stevens book. Appears in Forgotten Flies (Schmookler/Sils p 334) labeled as "Nine-three", and a rendition by Marcelo Morales on p 369 #85 as "Nine-three Custom #2", but with pale green throat, and recipe indicates green floss with gold rib.
Reference: Rangeley Outdoor Heritage Museum - G. Donald Bartlett study collection (not on display)
Pattern Recipe
Tag: Gold Flat
Body: Gold Thread (Not metallic thread (tinsel), but gold colored silk)
Rib: Gold Flat
Throat: Gray (A light gray)
Wing: Dark Green (4 hackles)
Cheek: Jungle Cock
Head: Gold thread with orange band