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Current Tags for This Pattern
/ Black / dun / Red / Tinsel /

Iron Blue Dun

tied by Old Hat
Fly Type: Wet,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northwest US,
Imitation: Mayflies,
Material List: Hook: Ken Sawada wet
Thread: Griffith's 14/0 Black
Tail: heron herl wisps or substitute
Tag: metallic red embroidery yarn
Rib: small silver french tinsel
Body: heron herl or substitute
Hackle: natural dark dun hen
Tying Instructions: In order of materials use. Use 3-4 herls for the body and counter rib the tinsel.
Presentation Tips: free drift or swing/lift

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