The Ray Bergman Collection – 92) Dorset

Ray Bergman Collection — By HatchesMagazine on May 10, 2011 9:50 am

Tip: None
Tail: Furnace hackle tips *
Ribbing: None
Body: Green floss
Hackle: Light brown furnace
Wing: Teal

* Dr. Burke’s detail-oriented paintings reveal that the tail ingredient of ‘furnace hackle’ on the Dorset in the original written recipe listing (normally fibers) is clearly represented as hackle tips on the painting. See the Adirondack, where the tail recipe actually specifies hackle tips, even though Dr. Burke’s painting of that fly shows a tail of hackle fibers. The hackle tip tail adds a unique element and character to both the Adirondack and the Dorset.

The Ray Bergman Collection - 92) Dorset, 10.0 out of 10 based on 5 ratings Tags: Furnace Hackle, Green Floss, Light Brown Hackle, Ray Bergman, Teal Hackle