The Major

[SalarMan 0]

A friend who happens to live in Russia has sent me some of his stunning and beautiful hooks he creates by hand from time to time. The last package had several 5/0's which I decided to put to use. When I asked Aleksandr what pattern he might like he responded "The Major". Research showed me there are several versions of this fly and so I figured I'd go with the Tolfrey tie from "Jones's Guide To Norway".

This was an interesting exercise in tying for me. I rarely tie on hooks this large, and the style of this pattern is way out of my comfort zone to say the least. That being said, I am pretty pleased with the end result. I'll do a little touch up preening before it gets boxed and framed of course.

It was great fun tying on one of these beautiful hooks, and there will be more to come.

 

[Heff2 0]

Great tie and that is a very nice looking hook.  

[RickZieger 0]

Another beautiful fly on a nice hook.

 

[Sandan 0]

Beauty George