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CDC Quill Gordon

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Published on Jun 11. 2018 - 6 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

CDC

Dry flies

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry size 16
Thread, Uni-8/0 White
Tail, Coq de Leon Fibres
Body, Natural Peacock Quill
Wing, Summer Duck Fibres and Natural CDC Feather
Thorax, Natural CDC Fibres

Originator

Davie McPhail

Originator's web site

http://www.fullingmill.co.uk/?fmprompt=false

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