Old Joan

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Old Joan

Tail - Black hairs from bear
Body - Claret wool or seal’s fur
Hackle - Claret
Wing - Peacock wing quill segments

This pattern was first mentioned in 1496 in the book “Dun Fly” by Dame Juliana Berners.
This pattern is alsoknown as the “Febuary Red” and the “Red Fly”.

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Sorry to hear that Norm. I really looked forward to seeing your flies in my in-box every morning - they’re always a treat and so beautifully done - congratulations. We see so many mainstream flies that these ones with their materials list and the little bit of history that went with each was nice to see. Not being a tyer, it’s not a post I could contribute to but that doesn’t mean I couldn’t appreciate it and I’m guessing there are lots of others like myself. I kind of thought of it as “Norm’s Corner”. Hopefully that’s something you’d be open to at some point.

All the best
Dave

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thanks dave

i’ll still be posting fly patterns on my blog daily

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Thanks Norm - good to know. I’m new to this forum and still learning my way around. I understand it’s in a bit of transition so I can’t imagine the work involved. I have seen some references to a “Fly of the Week” which sounded interesting and hopefully that will get reinstated as an opportunity to participate and provide a single place to reference and showcase individual work. I’m still voting for a “Norm’s Corner” but having a “Fly of the Week” back under the Categories column would be nice.

Trout season opening shortly here in Alberta - it’ll be good to get out again.

All the best
Dave