Black and Jungle?

[major257]

Does anyone have the recipe to this classic Atlantic Salmon fly? I found the name of the pattern on a post card that was taken from Rare and unusual fly tying.

Thanks
Matt

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Matt,

I did a Google search for the pattern and checked some of my older books looking for the pattern. All to no avail. If one of the Atlantic Salmon folks here doesn't come up with the answer, you might try asking at www.flytyingforum.com. They have a Classic and Artistic Atlantic Salmon Forum that may provide the answer.

Hope this helps,

REE

[JZ]

yea, i am pretty active on that forum, and i garuntee ronn or bud could help you out.

[hcmiller]

I think the name was made up....cuz I've exhausted every source I can think of and can't find any mention of that fly....Bud

[major257]

that is why I came in asking is because I couldn't find it. I will ask the guys over on the other forum. I did a search over there yesterday and came up with nothing. I will have to break down and join another forum I guess.
Thanks Fellows
Matt

[hcmiller]

A picture might help.....I doubt it thou
Bud

[flyfshr]

The Black and Jungle is on page 102 of Schmookler and Sills "Rare and Unusual Fly Tying Materials V I" It is attributed to Charles DeFeo but the pattern isn't given. I don't believe it is a classic salmon fly pattern. It looks like

tail: Golden pheasant tippett over red wool
body: black chenille or ostrich wrapped with black hackle
wing: jungle cock eye (maybe two) over red/brown hair (maybe squirrel tail)
throat: guinea hen or maybe a grey jc body feather


Are you sure you are not intested in the pattern below it in the picture with the eurasian jay feathers? That one is called the Junglecock and the pattern for it is given in the list of patterns at the end of the book. It would be tough to duplicate as it employs large indian crow feathers, blue chatterer and impeyen pheasant.