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HARRY LEMIRE HAND-TIED "SQUIRREL AND TEAL" FLY, WILLIAM CUSHNER COLLECTION

$ 41.71

Availability: 14 in stock
  • Fish Species: Steelhead
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Type: Wet
  • Fishing Type: Fly Fishing
  • Condition: Original, as found, excellent, vintage
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    BEAUTIFUL HAND-TIED, "SQUIRREL AND TEAL" PATTERN WET FLY
    This particular fly is, as found, from the private collection of my late father, William Cushner fly plate designer, framer, geometric artist and collector. His signature fly plates are now in the collections of the AMFF in Manchester VT, the Atlantic Salmon Museum in Doaktown NB and in personal collections.  The fly is in excellent condition. The fly will be enclosed, well packaged, in the small container pictured and then in it's padded mailing envelope.  **Item will be mailed out on Tuesday, Nov. 1**
    I'll post only a few words on Harry Lemire (1932-2012) as I'm sure most who are interested in his flies are familiar with this exceptional tyer and this particular fly pattern.  One of his most famous patterns was the Grease Liner, which he originated.  He was a member of the Washington State Steelhead Flyfishers and the Northwest Atlantic Salmon Fly Tying Guild.  He was given the Fly Tying Hall of Fame Award in 2008 by the WSCFFI and there is a short article on their website.  Wonderful article titled
    Harry Lemire's Tied In-hand Atlantic Salmon Classics
    by PJ Wall can be found on the website ftjangler.com
    Pictured for reference is the page showing Plate 8 of Trey Combs book
    Steelhead Fly fishing
    with his fly Squirrel and Teal circled.  Also pictured for reference are beginning pages on Harry Lemire from the same book.
    As a form of provenance, shown are photos of the book page from the estate appraisal performed in 1992 by Alec Jackson, notable fly tier and fisherman.  These photos are for reference only.  Included with purchase will be a signed note stating this fly is from the William Cushner private collection and sold to you.
    Please look at the pictures and description carefully.  If you are a buyer, we assume you are confident with the information. As always, views and opinions are subjective.
    As a seller, we value communication with the buyer and we encourage timely communication with any questions or concerns.  If you are unsure of
    anything
    , please message seller.
    Package will be mailed padded and protected within 2 business days after payment received, USPS First Class Package.  Arrival dependent upon buyers zip code from seller on the West Coast and any USPS delays.  Free Shipping on this listing!
    Returns not usually accepted but please contact Seller with any questions or problems with your order and we will work to resolve any problem.  Your satisfaction is important to us!  We appreciate any positive feedback.
    All items stored appropriately in a pet-free, smoke-free environment.
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