I have to agree that the color is not extremely important, however I try to stick to basics. I do believe through trial and error, that the way the legs are tied on makes a big difference (silhouette is the important thing) Hackle tied parachute or like a lions mane (wulff) or a feather stretched across the back of the fly to get the right look to a fish below.

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she who dies with the most toy's wins.