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Improved F-Fly

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Published on Mar 28. 2012 - 12 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Dry flies

CDC

Hook: Grip 14723BL #14, Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey, Body: Mole, natural - slender, Wing: CDC, natural

Originator

Hans Weilenmann

Originator's web site

http://www.flytierspage.com

Comments

Hi,
In defining the

Hi,
In defining the length of the CDC "wing" Hans says "The length of the body". I wonder if he really means the length of the hook shank.....The "body" of a fly is often defined as the abdomen as opposed to the abdomen and the thorax...?
Thanks

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