One of my favorite wet fly patterns tweaked just a bit.
Hook: Ken Sawada Old Limerick Wet #12
Thread: Griffith's 14/0 Cranberry
Ribbing: Fine gold braid
Body: Peacock herl dyed red
Hackle: genetic hen furnace
Red Hackle V.
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Red Hackle V.
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Re: Red Hackle V.
Simply superb, Carl. Those Sawada hooks make a beautiful foundation. The hackle is a perfect combination for the dyed herl body. Gorgeous.
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Re: Red Hackle V.
Really like that!
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