The Furnace and Gold is a staple in my box year round. I tie it #16-18 and fish it with a greased tippet. It is most effective dead-drift in the film.
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Do you tie this with a smooth abdomen also?
Rick
Beautiful fly Ralph! Thank you for the blue background.
Gerri
I have tied it smooth as well. I’ve seemed to have better luck as tied though.
love this fly myself