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Robert's Drake Variant

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The Roberts Drake is a very popular Michigan dry fly and has a allmost magical attraction to big trouts. Even though it is a classic dry fly, that was designed by Clarence Roberts many years ago, it is still a popular fly to this day, because it mimics many different insects.

Eric Naguski (www.riseformsflyfishing.com) is the author of "50 Essential Patterns from Local Experts" and will in this flytying tutorial demonstrate his bid on the classic pattern.

Hook: Ahrex FW539 #12
Thread: Veevus 12/0 C12 Tan
Tail: Natural Pheasant Tail
Abdomen: Bleached Cow Elk
Post: EP Trigger Point Fiber March Brown
Hackle: Whiting Grizzly Hackle Straw
Thorax: Natures Spirit Super Fine Dub March Brown

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