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Colorado River Special

Mathew Thomas Originator

Hook - Mustad 3906B or equivalent
Bead - Copper tungsten
Thread - Wine or red
Tail - Orange marabou
Ribbing - Red wire
Body - Peacock herl
Hackle - Brown hen

Colorado Guide Flies - Pat Dorsey

I like how the tail stands out and the hackle looks perfect.
I always preferred copper over gold because its just done better for me with the waters I fish being dingy.

Good looking fly.