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This is another Bob Wyatt pattern, the Deer Hair Sedge. Like the Dirty Duster that I did recently, another simple pattern to tie, but again its simplicity belies its effectiveness.
Bob lists several colour variations in his excellent book ?Trout Hunting,? this is I think his favourite.

Instructions assume right-handed tyers.
HOOK ? Kamasan B400 #14
THREAD ? Black Danvilles 6/0
BODY ? Seals Fur (70% Black and 30% Dark Claret, blended)
WING/HEAD ? Coastal Deer Hair.

STEP 1
            Attach the thread and wrap to the hook bend, keeping the tag-end intact.

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STEP 2
           Apply the dubbing and wrap to form the body.

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STEP 3
           Wrap the tag-end of thread to rib the body.

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STEP 4
           Prepare, measure, cut and tie in the wing.  If you?re unsure of how to prepare the wing see HERE (http://www.wildfisher.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=4866.0)

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STEP 5
               Whipfinish and detach the thread.

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Deer-Hair-Sedge-4.jpg)

A drop of varnish and the fly is complete.

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/scot2flyfish/step%20by%20steps/Deer-Hair-Sedge-5.jpg)