Re: [VFB] My Fly is in the White House

[Monte Smith]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: White wing , split and figure eighted. ( looks like a stiff hackle or real thin calf tail.) Brown hackle wound around the back of the upright wings about four times and twice in front.  He used a bright red thread. Mine looked like calf tail before the weed monster took it.  The blue was somewhat muted which does not match my Krienik.  Of well, let's have at it.  If the fish don't like it, I can always mail it to 1600 PA Avenue. Hi Murf and all, I remember the pattern calling for "smolt blue" krystal flash and red floss for the body.  A few years ago I went around to all the shops in my area trying to find that blasted 'smolt blue!'  Here's a link to a picture and recipe (from the Orvis site).   The Patriot If the link doesn't work, paste this address: http://www.orvis.com/store/product_choice.asp?pf_id=02B1a&feature_id=&dir_id=1236&group_id=1240&cat_id=1058&subcat_id=10&shop_id= Hope this helps. Monte