John Atherton’s #2 dry fly pattern.
Dressing:
Hook: #12 -16 Dry fly hook
Thread: Tan
Tail: Rusty Dun or Light Ginger and Light Dun mixed
Wing: Wood Duck flank feather
Body: Buff or Tan fox-belly mixed with Natural Seal and a little Hare’s Ear
Hackle: Light Cree and medium Dun mixed
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