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The Patriot (Variant)

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Here is my version of the classic Charlie Meck fly, The Patriot. This is my go to dry fly for late summertime fishing. I tie this in a size 18 to chase the native trout in some of the local mountain streams. Charlie I believe ties this in a 12 or 14 and puts calf tail wings on it and uses the fly as an indicator by dropping a nymph or wet off of it. Like always please check out our website at http://holsingersflyshop.com and don't forget to like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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