Cranky Cripple Emerger
originator & tyer Roy Christie

Hook:                         Partridge YK6ST bent to shape or a Swimming Nymph hook  (size to match natural)
Thread:                      Pre-waxed  6/0 rusty brown
Tails:                          Pheasant Tail tips
Body:                          Rear Portion: Pheasant Tail herl twisted as a rope or chennile
                                    Front Portion: squirrel/hare dubbing mix golden yellow
Wing (optional):       CDC Loop
Hackle:                      Color to match natural tied loop parachute style
Head:                         Tying thread

Note:     All of the materials are tied in with a bias toward the nearside of the hook, giving the fly a one side up ride in the water 

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