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Tying a Brigadier with Martyn White (wet fly)

Less well known than his Clan Chief or Machair Claret, John Kennedy's Brigadier is an excellent choice for loch sea trout and salmon, as well as being effective for browns and rainbows.  To support the channel and be eligible for 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 Uni 8/0
Tail: Golden pheasant crest
Rib: Fine silver wire
Body: Black seal fur
Body Hackle: Claret (use hen or a soft low grade henny cock)
Head hackle: Blue peacock neck feather

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