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Chocolate Brown Balloon Caddis

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Published on Mar 16. 2018 - 6 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Caddis

Foam

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Short Shank Special size 12
Thread, Uni-8/0 Dk.Brown
Rib, Uni-Mylar Clear No.14
Body, A Mix of Dark Brown CDC Fibres, Seals Fur or SLF in the same colour.
Wing, Elk Hair dyed Brown
Head, Yellow Foam

Originator

Davie McPhail

Originator's web site

http://www.fullingmill.co.uk/?fmprompt=false

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