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Chiquita

Steelhead Fly

Hooks - MUS80500BL, MUS80501BL, TMC7999, or DA12441 or equivalent

Thread - Fluorescent red

Tail - White marabou, with a small bunch of fluorescent yellow marabou tied on top

Body - Copper wire

Hackle - Small bunch of fluorescent yellow marabou tied in at the throat

Wing - Fluorescent yellow marabou

Topping - Small bunch of red Flashabou Accent

Darwin Atkin of Porterville, California, originated this pattern.

Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson

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