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'Fiery Crippler
Dressing
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One for the warmer months, with the red/brown/fiery body being immediately suggestive of summer terrestrials. Top or tail for my money, keep it high in the water on floating or slow intermediate lines.
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Hook: Kamasan B175 or B170 size 10 or 12.
Butt: Optional: Flat gold.
Rib: Oval gold.
Body Mix: Seal's fur: 'Ant Black' Fiery brown and Fiery claret.
Body Hackle: Brown hen.
Shoulder Hackle I: GP body feather dyed orange.
Shoulder Hackle II: Brown hen.
Thread: 'Wine' UTC 70 denier.
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