Addict 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2005 My grandmother remembers fishing with a mormon girl fly. It was her favorite to tye up as well. She can't remember how or what materials now and I was wondering if anyone has a picture of one. Does anyone fish with any of the old classic patterns anymore? Addict Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2005 Dont have a pic but here's a material list for it Hook: TMC 900BL, sizes 12-16 Thread: Black Wing: Mallard flank, upright and divided Tag: Red floss Rib: Silver tinsel Body: Yellow Superfine Hackle: Brown Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streamertyer 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2005 The Mormon Girl I knew.......oh...sorry, almost got off track.... Anyway, this is the one I am familiar with: http://www.frontrangeanglers.com/newslette.../mormongirl.htm Still plenty of people tying and fishing classic flies. CD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Beatty 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2005 Hi Addict, Over the year this fly has taken on many forms. The pattern I'm sharing with you is from McClane's New Standard Fishing Encyclopedia (copyright 1965) on the wet fly page (about page 405-6): Mormon Girl Hook: Standard wet, size of choice-I like #12 to #18 Thread: Gray Tag: Red floss Body: Yellow floss Hackle: Grizzly, palmered over the body, appears to be long, soft, & folded in the photo-I usually use hen hackle Wing: Mallard flank, tied Trude style, ends even with end of the hook bend Head: Thread Tight Lines - Al Beatty www.btsflyfishing.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
