Joe Gablick Flies

Lilac & Purple
Originated and Tied By Joe Gablick

Name	Lilac & Purple
Category	Atlantic Salmon, Classic
Hook	Partridge Bartleet Sz. 1
Tag	Flat gold tinsel
Tail	Golden pheasant crest and Indian crow.
Butt	Black ostrich herl
Body	1/3 lilac floss and 2/3 purple floss
Rib	Flat gold tinsel and gold twist
Hackle	Claret
Underwing	Golden pheasant tippets.
Mainwing	Lt. blue, Purple, Kingfisher blue, and dark blue turkey with bronze mallard roof and golden pheasant crest topping.
Cheeks	Peacock pheasant
Throat	Dk. blue hackle.
Head	Black

Lilac & Purple is an original pattern from Joe Gablick.

Joe, who is from Lower Burrell, Pa. has been tying for about 30 years. He conducts a flyfishing school that emphasizes relaxation, casting, and enjoying nature's surroundings. Take a moment to visit his website, The Contented Angler.

You can read about Joe and see many more of his flies by visiting The Flies of Joe Gablick.