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While fishing in N.C. years ago, I watched a fellow fishing with a light spinning rig with a fly and three split shot. He was doing quite well, so Iasked what fly he was using,and he said it was a local pattern called MY.PET. I bought a few the next day ,but have not seen it for sale in years, an have. for gotton just how it was tyed . If any of you in N.C. or TENN. know the correct recipe for MY PET. I would appreciate it.
Ed MaDan
Ed, what other details might you share about the fly such as size, color and such?
ed,
Would you happen to have even one left? You could shoot us a picture of it, and someone here would be able to come up with a pattern.
Betty
Ed,
Contact Roger Lowe at Lowe Fly Shop in Waynesville. He ties and sells the My Pet and I am sure he would provide the recipe.
www.loweflyshop.com
Bryan
My Pet ( nymph Pattern)
Tail - brown hackle
wingcase - turkey quill
body - muskrat
hackle - brown and grizzly.
hook - mustad 9671 or equivalent,
sizes 12 thru 18.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Black Gnat
Thank,s fellows for your reply on the fly, My Pet. BRYAN, will contact the fly shop in Waynesville. to Black Gnat. your recipe sounds right as I remember it with the exception of the body, I thought it was darker than muskrat.Will post Waynesville reply when I talk to them.
Ed MaDan
Contacted Roger Lowe at Lowe's Fly Shop in Waynesville in regard to recipe for "My Pet". His reply:
Tail: Deer Hair
Body: Poly Yarn, Dark Gray
Hackle: Soft Hackle, with Turkey Quill pulled over top of soft hackle.
Hook: 3906 size 10 or 12.
Ed MaDan
Hi Ed,
In reviewing Roger's book Fly Pattern Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains on page 34 I believe the recipe deserves a bit of further review regarding the wing case. The wingcase covers the complete body (Tellico or scud style). I suggest you visit Roger's web site and purchase his great book. It's not very expensive and worth every dollar it costs. There's a couple of other flies in the Dry Fly Section that are absolute "killers." Take care & ...
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