[MZilliox]

This Irvine will be donated to Adrian's favored organization.

From Colin's site:
"This vintage fly is named after Sandy Irvine of Drum Castle the inventor of the Drum series of flies."

Recipe: tied on size 4 daichii 2131
Tag: Oval silver, crimson floss
Tail: Topping, summer duck and chatterer. (subbed Kingfisher)
Butt: Black ostrich.
Body: ⅓ blue seal, ⅓ white seal and ⅓ blue seal.
Rib: Flat and oval silver.
Throat: Long fibred grey heron.
Wing: Grey turkey. (subbed goose)
Sides: Barred wood duck.
Cheeks: Blue chatterer. (subbed Kingfisher)

 

[fyshhead]

Expect a hard grab with that one! Outstanding , what a beauty!

 

[Jabrowning24]

I'm loving this new style you've morphed into, while holding on to your way. I really like this one Matt

 

[BCBound]

Simply stunning Matt.

 

[GR8LAKES FLYER]

Fantastic !!


Mike

 

[SLSS]

Damn! Beautiful work Zill.

 

[failtospey]

liking this one Matt, good work

 

[CaneCaster]

YES!!! Wicked tie, awesome pattern!

 

[flytyer]

Love the way you tied the barred summer duck sides long rather than the way most tie them. Having them long suits this fly and adds immeasurably to its appeal.

 

[fshnazn]

Really exceptional tying. Many times I have perused the Drum series on that site with the inkling of maybe wanting to attempt one...yet I just wasn't inspired. But your rendition somehow catches my fancy. Inspiration noted!

Adrian