GINGER, SHEP.....
Having studied the History of California Steelhead Flies as I
have, let me pass on some points of interest regarding the THOR
Pattern...
C.Jim Prey designed the pattern back about 1936.. it was named for
his fishing friend, a Mr. Thorenson,THOR being the first 4 letter of
his name, after Thorenson landed 4 large Eel River Steelhead on it in
one morning around Christmas 1936.
The Red Chenille Mentioned is actually a DARK RED chenille...
thought nowadays it is usually tyed with the standard red Chenille. I
would guess that it isn't easy to locate Dark Chenille for
most...thought I have a reliable source
The Brown Hackle Mentioned should be a MAHOGANY BROWN.. alot
darker then the "Standard" brown used.. once again I think it's
harder for most folks to locate the Mahogany Brown..Once again I have
a good supply of the Mahongany Brown..
Also Shep, I must correct you in recommending the use of Hen
Hackle for the Hackle of the Thor... The Stiffer Rooster Hackles from
around the Neck area is what Jim Prey used.. The Available Chinese
Necks you see in stores are what I use (Look for the Dyed Brown Necks
that show up Darker alot of the Time).
The Reason for using the Stiifer Rooster neck hackles is that in
Steelhead Rivers like the Eel, a Soft hen Hackle will collapse on the
swing & basically lie tight to the Body.. no movement to speak of..
The stiffer Pooster Hackles tend to stand up to the currents &
actually cause the fly the swim better on the swing. Also the Stiffer
Rooster Hackles, being rigid compared to Hen Hackle, make a larger
profile of the Fly...
I've seen Jim Prey's Actual patterns up north & His THORs look
alot better suited for Northern California Steelhead Rivers then the
"Common " THor you see everywhere else......
Thought you folks might want to know... Of course you can ask
JIMMY what the resulting Thor looks like...I sent him some afew years
back......
DEAN....
--- G E Shepherd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hackle should be tied wet which means concave side to the rear.
> Generaly
> hen hackle is used for wet hackles.
>
> shep
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