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F-Fly

Dry Fly · Emerger · Trout · Grayling · Beginner · 1 version

Classic Recipe

• Hook Standard dry fly, 14-20
• Thread Gray 8/0

Materials

• Body Tying thread or fine dubbing (slim)
• Wing CDC feathers, tips back (1-3 depending on size)

How to tie it

1. Wrap slim thread body
2. Tie CDC flat over body, tips extending past bend
3. Trim square, whip finish

Tying videos

• F-Fly — Tim Flagler (Tightline Productions) (Orvis News)

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