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The Red and Copper Shrimp

Classic salmon fly
Medium
atlantic salmon (sea run)
Hook Traditional salmon hook, single or double, size 6 or 8
Thread Red 8/0
Tail 6-7 long fibres of deer hair, dyed red, 2 strands of gold twinkle and 1 coppe
Weight Lead wire (or alternative)
Rib Medium copper wire
Body Medium copper flat tinsel
Wing Golden Pheasant tippet dyed red, 3-4 strands of gold twinkle
Hackle \"Henny cock\" dyed red
Head Tying thread

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