Deer Hair Daddy

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HOOK: Dai Riki 270, sizes 8-12

THREAD: Black

BODY: Brown or natural deer hair, extended-style

LEGS: Six knotted pheasant tail fibers. Tie four behind the hackle, and two at the head

WINGS: Shimazaki Fly Wing, cut to shape

HACKLE: Grizzly or brown-dyed grizzly

Uses

Imitates the adult stage of the cranefly. See also Jeff Morgan's article on tying and fishing this fly.

How to Fish

Dress the fly with floatant and use standard dry fly presentations.

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