Symbolism is a part of the flytiers art as much as function and realism. The colors of this hairwing pull together the Indian legend of the Three Sisters: the Sustainers, Corn, Beans, and Squash. Tying and fishing this fly provides a religious connection with the angler and the creator.
This example is a #12 2xl hairwing tipped with gold. The body is pumpkin. The wing, white calf tail over golden pheasant tippet and corn colored hen hackle tips flanking the wing. The hackle is red bean and the thread orange squash. Completing the trilogy.
Fish it on top for the yellow stoneflies in your waters. You will be rewarded by the Three Sisters.
Learn more and google The Three Sisters. Find out about companion planting techniques the Indians taught the early European settlers to survive.
"As far down the river as he could see, the trout were rising, making circles on the surface of the water, as though it were starting to rain."- E.H., The Big Two Hearted River
Three Sisters
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