#9 Lord Iris - Ted Patlen
Tied by: Ted Patlen
Originated by: Preston Jennings
Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing (page 298-299)
Hook: 3xl streamer hook
Thread: Black 70 denier
Tail: 2 sections of married goose or swan yellow, blue then red
Body: Flat silver tinsel
Ribbing: Fine oval silver tinsel
Throat: Yellow hackle
Wing: 4 ginger badger or furnace hackles
Shoulder: 2 sections of married goose or swan yellow, blue then red. Should be thin and extend about 2/3 the wing length.
Eye: Jungle cock nail
Head: Black
Notes: The Lord Iris is one of the flies originated by Preston Jennings to immitate the colors of minnows as they appear by the breaking down of light passing through a prism. The married wing and tail make this a distinctive pattern and a challenging streamer to tie for the neophyte. It’s clear, judging by the Patent submitted by Mr. Jennings that he took a serious scientific approach to creating his streamer designs.
Except from Streamer Fly Tying & Fishing by Joseph D. Bates Jr.
This fly is one of those originated by Mr. Preston Jennings, of Brooklyn, New York, supposedly to imitate the colors of minnows as they appear by the breaking down of light passing through a prism.
For more information on Preston Jennings, see Global Fly Fisher’s page and the Preston Jennings chapter in Forgotten Flies.
Ted Patlen – winner of seven fly-tying world championships, has demonstrated at fly-fishing conventions from the slopes of the Canadian Rockies to a 12th century Italian villa; as well as on a dusty parking lot in Roscoe, New York.
[visit Ted’s streamer page on Streamers 365]
Very cool Ted. I would use a Rangeley CS Partridge hook to tie this one up. Where can I find those Jenning´s patterns please? Would love to learn more ´ bout ´em…
Check out this page for more info on Jennings patterns http://globalflyfisher.com/streamers/guest/jennings/ or check out Steamer Fly Tying and fishing by Joseph bates.
Thanx Pacres for the link. Gonna check it out right now. Petr
Master Craftmanship!!
Exellent blog! love streamers-
Thanks for checking things out Brad!
The married sections make this fly stand out that much extra to me. Very well tied
It’s one I’ve never attempted, but really quite stunning to look at. Ted ties some amazing streamers.
What an absolutely beautiful streamer pattern. Ted never ceases to amaze me with his choice of flies for presentations such as this and the top shelf quality of his craft.
Just wait until you see the rest of his contribution. He made some really wonderful selections.
Stunning fly! I don’t recall seeing this pattern before. It is a real winner for me!
It isn’t one you’ll see often. you should check out some of Jennings other flies as well.