[Chief Jay]

Here is my attempted at the Dr. Leonard pattern. Definitely had some struggles with this fly based on the fact that I haven't had much experience with some of the techniques this fly requires. I married a wing together after struggling with the golden pheasant tail for sometime and used all the long/good tail feathers I had. It's on a bigger blind eye hook than I wanted, but its what I had so I went with it. Hope it swings up a fish for you Canecaster! Sorry it isn't top of the line like I wanted it to be, but I gave it one hell of an effort.

Jeff

 

[kova1385]

very nice, i like it alot! nice hook too, what is it?

 

[MZilliox]

I think its a great fly!!!

 

[GR8LAKES FLYER]

Very nice tying , well done !!


Mike

 

[CaneCaster]

She's a beauty Chief!

 

[Guest]

D.l.

Like everything about this. You made a difficult pattern look great

 

[Marty]

That will fish. When we going?

 

[Chief Jay]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Marty when and where is the next trip? Sandy?

 

[Alchemist]

Amgold marries easier than straight golden pheasant tail

I married a wing together after struggling with the golden pheasant tail for sometime and used all the long/good tail feathers I had. [/IMG][/URL]

I learned the hard way the golden pheasant tail doesn't play well in the sand box. Amgold is a great sub and is much, much easier to marry.

 

[aaronostoj]

That is great! I haven't tied one of these in ages, this is good inspiration to do so. Mohair has great action in the water.

Aaron

 

[BCBound]

Looks good to me Jeff. I can relate to your frustration with GP tail. Hate that stuff

 

[s fontinalis]

Definitely a fly you can be proud of....

 

[CWITroutBum]

Very nice . . . and I'd have to think a fish would love to eat it.

 

[Bwana Bill]

very nice, i like it alot! nice hook too, what is it?

Curious about the hook myself, please do tell.

Great job on the tie, Jeff! Truly an outstanding job!!

-Bill

 

[Chief Jay]

Hook is a 5/0 Harrison Bartleet Gaelic Supreme.

 

[Bwana Bill]

Many thanks, kind sir, for both the response on the hook, and for a show of wonderful talent.

-Bill

 

[fshnazn]

Beautiful Doctor, Jeff... you did a fabtastic job.

 

[CaneCaster]

5/0!...... I do love big flies. Thank-you Jeff!

J.

 

[whiskeyjin]

Jeff......love the this pattern and you did great job !!
Nicely done and good luck !!





Jin

 

[CaneCaster]

Jeff.

[/QUOTE]

I have just returned from a very, very wet trip to Oregon. This was patiently waiting for my return in the mail box. The Dr. Leonard you tied for me is outstanding! Thank-you so very much! Really very exceptional tying and even your great photo does not do this fly proper justice.

I think I made out like a bandit here..... I hope you enjoy the Blue Doctor I sent your way.

Cheers and tight lines
James