John, The Golden Retriever is a fly out of Mossy Creek Outfitters in Virginia. It's an excellent pattern and just plain old works. It's grown on me.
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Hook- #10 4x streamer hook
Bead- Gold Tungsten Bead head
Thread- Red 3/0 or flat waxed thread
Tail- Tan marabou
Body- Red tying thread
Hackle- Peach Estaz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G0lxgBSt3o