Cutcliffe XXIV

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Published on Sep 7. 2025 - 13 hours ago
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Wet flies

Soft hackles and spiders

Number 24. Light Silvery Blue Hackle, Hare fur dyed turmeric with Red Fox roots, Yellow Silk.

Hackle: Light Silvery Blue
Body: Hare Fur dyed Turmeric and Red Fox Fur
Rib: Straw Yellow Silk

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