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The Pretender (variant).

Kamasan B120 size 12 hook. Uni-thread 8/0 black. Silver tinsel butt. Tail oh Golden pheasant tippets dyed red over which is tied golden pheasant topping. Body of Vicuña black dubbing from their dry fly range. Body ribbed with silver wire. Followed by Lathkill Indian hen speckled hen cape hackle dyed red (3 turns). Indian hen natural black cape hackle given 3 turns and tied in long. Note – this is my version ( without the Jungle Cock splits) of a dressing by George Barron detailed in his book, ‘At The End Of The Line’.

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