Unnamed Streamer R-5

Unnamed Streamer R-5, by Carrie Stevens, dressed by Peter Simonson

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

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