A slightly smaller slimmer version, using small, dark copper uni-wire, and a hen hackle.
Daiichi of scud hook of choice
Orange Uni 8/0
Dark Copper Small Uni-wire
Natural Mole from the skin
Hen of choice
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Dark Copper, Mole and Hen
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Dark Copper, Mole and Hen
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Re: Dark Copper, Mole and Hen
VERY nice fly for gettin' on the bottom.....VERY nicely tyed. 

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Re: Dark Copper, Mole and Hen
I find the color scheme on this pattern to be especially harmonious (i.e. - pleasant to look at).
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Re: Dark Copper, Mole and Hen
Sounds like a Cabernet more than a fly.
Another great brassie William.

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Re: Dark Copper, Mole and Hen
I believe you gave me one of these on your last trip up; your excellent photo brings to light things I can't see any more with the naked eye, and reveals just how expertly tied it is.
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Re: Dark Copper, Mole and Hen
Thanks everyone. This fly is very quick to tie and very effective when things are slow. I've been tying these in a few variations - they're kind of addictive.
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