Tying a Coch Zulu with Martyn White (wet fly)

The Coch Zulu is an excellent variant of the classic pattern. This fly is very popular in Northern Scotland and is great for browns and rainbows. To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers
Materials list
Hook: Kamasan B175 size 8-14
Thread: Black 8/0
Tail: Globrite no.4
Rib: Oval gold
Body: Black seal fur
Body hackle: Dark furnace hen (can wind 2 together on size 8 or 10)
Shoulder hackle: Dark furnace hen, longer than body hackle

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Partridge & Yellow

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