Re: [VFB] Streaker Deceiver originator?????

[DonO]

Deb, you should have been around for the thread on pattern originality.  "Deceivers" go way- way back, and are based on trout and bass streamers, which go even farther back.  To give 'credit' would have to be limited to minor modifications all along the development process, just as you so rightfully pointed out by your example of minor modifications.   I usually save 'giving credit' for lending institutions.  It's very tough to claim originality in this business.  It does happen, but is very hard to prove.   Oh, and I have a hook here with "Toto is coming" tagged onto it.   DonO     ----- Original Message ----- From: Deborah Duran To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 12:08 PM Subject: [VFB] Streaker Deceiver originator????? Does anyone know who originated the Streaker Deceiver pattern like the one on page 79 of Lefty Krehs Saltwater fly patterns book?  I've been asked to tie a pattern similar to this for the Fly of the Month for UFTRI and I would like to give credit where credit is due.  I'm actually tying the Bills Block Island streaker (Art of Angling Journal issue 3 pg 100) but I noticed that it looked a little too close to this pattern just with the addition of Doll eyes and halographic flash.  Thanks, Deb