What the heck is a Cahill?

This 140 year old mayfly pattern created in New York has been a popular fly across the globe since its inception.

Hook: #12-14 dry fly
Thread: Tan
Tail: Light ginger hackle fibers
Body: Fox underfur (ginger or cream)
Wing: Mallard flank, wood duck
Hackle: Light ginger

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