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Fox’s Poopah »

Hook: 2xl Nymph
Thread: 8/0
Rib: Small Copper or Gold Wire
Underbody: Gold Mylar or Pearl Flashabou
Body: Olive Ultra Chenille or Vernille
Throat/Legs:Partridge
Antenna: Wood Duck
Thorax: Black Ostrich

Originally tied by Tim Fox. Simple pattern that can be tied in any shade or with a bead head. The end of the body is prepared by bringing the chenille close to an open flame. Light the lighter first then slowly move the vernille closer to the flame.
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Royal Bucktail Streamer »

Hook: TMC 300
Thread White 8/0, Black 8/0
Tail: Pheasant Tippet
Body:Peacock herl - rayon floss - Peacock Herl
Throat: Brown Hackle
Wing : Bucktail

This fly was tyed for the Royal Family Swap. The swap was inspired by an article written by John McCoyn for the 2008 Hatches magazine.
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