I am an ardent fan of short bodied patterns and have had good success with them. I dressed these up last night for a day out this Saturday on my beloved Eden just in case I cant muster on the top.
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The DressingHook: Tiemco 2899SP BL Size 14
Thread: Sheer 14/0 Primrose
Bead: Nymph Head bead to suit
Tag: Glo Brite No 5
Tails: 4 or 5 Grizzzle cock hackle barbs
Body: Olive dyed mole fur dubbed in split thread
Rib: Fine copper wire
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The DressingHook: Tiemco 2899SP BL Size 14
Thread: Sheer 14/0 Primrose
Bead: Nymph Head bead to suit
Tag: Glo Brite No 5
Tails: 4 or 5 Grizzzle cock hackle barbs
Body: Natural rabbit body fur dubbed in split thread
Rib: Fine copper wire
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae219/tuppsy/IMG_0837_zpsxi8j7iyc.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/tuppsy/media/IMG_0837_zpsxi8j7iyc.jpg.html)