Cutcliffe XXVIII

Published on Oct 6. 2025 - 19 hours ago
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Cutcliffe 28. Still in April. Hare's Ear, Dark Squirrel, Dark Rusty Blue.

Body - mix of Hare's Ear and little dark squirrel. Note at this time in the UK...mid 1800s the native squirrel was only the Eurasian red squirrel...Grey squirrel and others introduced from the US in the late 1800s early 1900s. So that color is a dark red almost mahogany leaning? You can use a dyed dubbing to get the color needed.
Hackle: Dark Rusty Blue

Straightforward tie. This can be the model to adapt the style of fly to your home waters and bug life.

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