WaterWolf 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by WaterWolf: The Ghost (Marbury Version) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WaterWolf 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 This is the Marbury version of a pattern called “The Ghost” that I believe originated with Kelson – there is a few variations from the Kelson version. Tied in that vintage Marbury style (long hackle etc) on a 5/0 Allcock 184 Limerick – just love the point of that hook and one thick marked shank… Attached is a photo I took of the original Marbury Ghost at the American Museum of Fly Fishing that was part of the 1893 Chicago World Exposition Marbury Fly Plates – I actually was not aware that Orvis/Marbury had done this pattern as part of their flies before seeing the plates as I had never seen it in any books. I also couldn’t resist attaching the other quick pic off the vise for fun where the original was part of the background.. almost looks like a shadow. Hope you like… an interesting and different salmon pattern. Regards Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catskilljohn 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 Wow Lee, that is nice. Jay tail, beautiful. Love it, as I do all the rest, rock on Bro! CJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Inman 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 Very cool Lee! I love the hook and the dressing. This pattern is more "freestyle" than a lot of the ones we see today. Great work in pulling this one off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isonychia 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 What a beauty! That horizontally-mounted jay tail is really wild. Great stuff, Lee!! :headbang: :headbang: John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fly Tyer Guy 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 That just looks plain cool! Different than anything I've ever seen before! Awesome :headbang: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E. Oregon Midge 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 :bugeyes: :bugeyes: :eek: WOW that is cool Lee you dun it again :headbang: :headbang: Rocky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronn Lucas 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 Wow, that is really cool Lee!!!!!!! Your tail is flat side down and hers is vertical? Reason? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobfly 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 Is very good :headbang: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WaterWolf 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 Thanks guys!! Ronn - actually the original had a flat or horizontal tail but was leaning to one side as the mounting of the fly against the background must have nudged it... actually the illustration of the Ghost in Kelson has the tail flat or horizontal as well (and the recipe does not specify)..... Also keep in mind that I had a difficult time shooting the originals as I had to shoot on an angle due to the placement of the plates etc Regards Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Z 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2008 WOW! That is really awomse awsome one, i really like the tail!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Boyer 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Great job on this one, Lee. :headbang: :headbang: I love the Peacock herl instead of the black Ostrich in this version. Not easy doing a large bronze Mallard wing like that! :headbang: Does anyone know if this is a P.D. Malloch design?? I think it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveG 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Lee: I've plumb run out of superlatives my friend. Nuff said............ dg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Daly 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 -Jamie ps. Love the hook!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davpot 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Lee: Wonderfully done! What was the underwing and why the red head (which I really like!) Superb job Buddy! Dave P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
