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Half and Half

Half and Half

Hook: Mustad 34007 or equivalent, size 2 - 3/0
Thread: Danville's Waxed Flymaster Plus Size A
Tail: Six saddle hackles topped with silver and copper Krystal Flash
Body: For sizes 3/0 or greater, I use these with sparkle yarn bodies. 2/0 and smaller the body is bound thread as described in the clouser minnow.
Wing: Grey Bucktail
Shoulder: Red Calftail


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