Soft Bodied Hatching Sedge Pupa

Soft Bodied Hatching Sedge Pupa
Flies and photos by Steve Thornton

Hook	Varivas 200O, Sized to match naturals
Thread:	Dyneema
Abdomen:	Virtual Nymph Nymph Skin translucent either colored green with either a Kurecolour 504 or a Edding 011 permanent marking pen
Antennae:	Porcupine or Opossum Guard Hairs
Legs:	Golden Pheasant Tail
Wings:	Plastic Raffia, brown or black
Thorax and Head Cover:	Virtual Nymph Nymph Skin
Dubbing:	Spun CDC
Pens:	Edding 018, 142M, and 142S in Dark Browns

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From: Martin Joergensen · martin·at·globalflyfisher.com
Submitted April 30th 2009

Aengus,

Maybe from Steve's own site. Try contacting him through there.

Martin

From: aengus byrne · aengusbyrne·at·hotmail.com
Submitted April 28th 2009

Hi, is it possible to buy this fly ?
regards aengus

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