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Irishman's Claret

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More compact than a dabbler but offering a heavier form than a bumble, the Irishman's Claret is a nice wet fly pattern for the top dropper that fishes best in a decent wave. To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers

Materials list
Hook: Kamasan B175 size 10-12
Thread: Black
Tail: Golden pheasant tippet dyed hot orange
Optional flash: Crinkle mirror flash-orange
Rib: Fine oval gold
Body: Claret seal's fur
Body hackle: Claret cock
Wing: Bronze mallard
Head hackle: Dark claret hen

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