The Childers
I know this pattern has been here before but this is quite a different take of the pattern. I tied it this time as a “built-wing” which incorporates many layers of wings and sides. Haven’t tied many full dressed classics lately and it felt good to get back at it.
Here’s the recipe from George M. Kelsons “The Salmon Fly”,
The Childers
Tag: Silver twist and light blue silk
Tail: A topping; strands of red, and powdered blue Macaw and Pintail
Butt: Black herl
Body: Two turns of light yellow silk, followed by light yellow Seal’s fur, and three turns red Seal’s fur at throat
Ribs: Silver lace and silver tinsel (oval)
Hackle: White furnace hackle, dyed light yellow
Throat: A red hackle and Widgeon
Wings: Strands of tippet, and tail of the Golden Pheasant; brown mottled Turkey, Amherst Pheasant, Pintail, Bustard, Summer Duck, Parrot, powdered blue and red Macaw, Gallina; Mallard and a topping
Horns: Blue Macaw
Cheeks: Chatterer
Head: Black Herl
One of the best old standard patterns.
