There are many patterns for imitating the cow dung fly, but this is a banker and well worth it's place in the box. Although it's basically a dry fly, it will serve you well fished drowned or even deliberately wet.
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Materials list
Hook: Fulling Mill short shank special size 12
Thread: Brown Fulling Mill Twisted 70den
Tag: Mirage tinsel
Body: 50/50 blend of sunburst & golden olive seal fur
Legs: Knotted pheasant (optional)
Wing: Deer flank dyed yellow
Hackle: Cree cock dyed fluo. yellow
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