Need some help with a collection

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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Graham
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Need some help with a collection

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Hey all! I have a pretty solid collection of classic salmon and trout flies I am trying to figure out what to do with. Right now I could use some help identifying this tyer.
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Grouse
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Contact John McLain at FeathersMC as he is an expert on these patterns and also has a fly tying material business with many classic salmon fly crafters as clients. He might recognize the signature. Great fellow to work with.

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roycestearns
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Be patient with John, he's dealing with cancer treatments currently. And, FYI he prefers phone over email.

Graham
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Thank you!

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