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    CdL hen and Blue Sea-Trout Fly.
    Hook: # 8 Dai-Riki.
    Thread: Black.
    Tail: Speckled brown hen CdL fibres.
    Rib: Fine silver wire.
    Body: pale blue thread under-body,
    holographic Blue over-body.
    Thorax: Grey squirrel fur.
    Hackle: Speckled brown hen CdL.
    Donald Nicolson (Scotland)

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    I'm quite partial to blue bodies. And I'm impressed by the nice neat and tapered head on this one. Well done.

    - Jeff
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    Donald, it is a beautiful fly. Have you fished much with that pattern?

    Regards,
    Ed

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    Donald, as always, a beautiful fly. I wish I had your skills and knowledge.

    Eric
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