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Male golden pheasants boast a distinctive crest characterized by golden-yellow feathers, often tinged with red at the tips. This crest, adorned with orange feathers that feature dark markings at their ends, serves a dual purpose in the world of fly tying. Primarily, these crests are utilized as toppings and tails on both classic and contemporary salmon flies. 

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