Classic Soft and Winged Wet Flies

Published on Feb 23. 2026 - 3 days ago
Updated or edited 3 days ago

Grab Gape Light; https://www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Trout-Barbless/FM-Grab-Gape-B…
Grab Gap Heavy; https://www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Trout-Barbless/Grab-Gape-Heav…
Materials Used;

Thread/Body, Warm Yellow/Orange Silk Thread a good Sub is Yli Silk Link Below..
Hackle and Wing, Woodcock
Head, Hare's Mask Dubbing

Yli Silk Thread; https://quiltdirect.co.uk/products/yli-silk-100-thread-200m-goldenrod-2…

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