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Twisted Brassie
Hook: Sprite Perfect International #16
Thread: Uni-thread 8/0, black
Abdomen: Bright copper wire, in loop, pine squirrel dubbing inserted - twisted
Thorax: Hen hackle, dark dun; ostrich herl, dyed black - twisted

Cheers,
Hans W

Love it, Hans. I have used a similar technique on one of my pattern called a "Copper Rear Hare's Ear". The twisted copper wire adds a nice glint to the pattern and enough added weight to fish it a little deeper.