Like a Heron...

...but with a change in collar material. I used Scaup flank as I really enjoy the better defined black/white pattern it carries. I've also found that the fibers can be much longer than teal; the extension adds more flow to the finished fly overall in my eyes.
Probably one of my favorite flies created. Definitely my favorite by Syd Glasso



The temps are dropping, water levels have been good all year. Autumn's presence is just off in the distance, wandering as it always does towards late September.