Swing the Fly Issue 2.3 Winter 2014-15 | Page 117

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Winter Fly Contest. It was once again extremely difficult to choose the winners. With so many incredible entries, it was ultimately creativity and originality (#1 judging criteria) that made these entries stand out.

The following page contains a slideshow of the other great contest entries.

3rd Place

Silver Spectre

by

Kenny MacIver

"This fly from the age of George Kelson has been tied on a WM Bartleet 3/0 blind eye double hook circa 1880."

4th Place (Tie)

LEFT: G's Scandi Slut

by Gerrit Rauch

"A mix between a traditional Scandi design with Feenstra and Senyo ideas incorporated for added movement and to push some water while still remaining easy to cast on a Scandi line."

RIGHT: Violet Iris

by Jeff Slaughter

Violet Iris

(Prize: STF Leather Fly Wallet)

2nd Place Prize:

Scientific Anglers UST Line,

SA Shooting Line,

Heritage Angling Products

Tying Package

3rd Place Prize:

Scientific Anglers UST Line,

Heritage Angling Products

Tying Package