Roach River Robber

A place to discuss the collecting and tying of classic flies, the tyers who made them famous, the tools, materials and techniques they used as well as the waters they were designed for. While classic is generally used to describe old things, classic is also used in the sense of first class or in the highest form. Therefore a fully dressed Salmon Fly, or a Carrie Stevens Streamer are just as much classics as a Chernobyl Ant would be. Enjoy the forum.

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Norm Frechette
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Roach River Robber

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Roach River Robber

Hook - Daiichi 2340 or equivalent, size 8
Thread - Black
Body - Chinese red uni-stretch
Throat - Natural deer hairs (sparse)
Wing - Gray Squirrel tail hair
Eyes - Painted black over white (optional)

Originated by Dan Legere
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Hellmtflies
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Slick!
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I can look at a fly I've never seen, and have confidence in it or not. I'd fish that baby with no hesitation.
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hardyboy
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I'm definitely going to add a few of those to my box.
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