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Patriot

 
tied by jbenenson
Fly Type: Attractor Pattern,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Southwest US,
Imitation: Mayflies,
Material List*:
Thread: flourescent orange
Wing: white McFlylon, divided
Tail: coachman brown hackle fibers
Body: blue smolt Flashabou, thread midsection
Hackle: coachman brown
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Tying Instructions: This is a standard Catskill-style tie of the famous Patriot pattern. I have substituted white McFlylon wings for calf tail, as I like the look and qaulities better.
Presentation Tips: Upstream, dead-drift