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Santa Fe Special

Hook - Mustad 3906B, size 10
Thread - Brown
Tail - Pearlescent Fire Fly*
Ribbing - Copper wire
Body - Burnt orange dubbing
Collar - Brown hen hackle

*Fire Fly is a softer, crimped version of Flashabou. I used pearl krystal flash

Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Pattern Encyclopedia

The 3906B is a perfect choice. I like the added length, and the resulting proportions.

Lovely…

I like that Fire Fly tail. Where did you find that material?

I 2cd the hook length. It came out brilliantly.

Fishnkilts wrote: ↑Sun Apr 24, 2022 12:11 pm I like that Fire Fly tail. Where did you find that material?

I 2cd the hook length. It came out brilliantly.

i said i used pearl krystal flash as i didnt have fire fly material