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Detached Bodied Bibio Hopper

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Published on Jan 29. 2018 - 7 years ago
Updated or edited 7 years ago

Materials used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Short Shank Special size 12
Thread, Uni-8/0 Black
Body, Fulling Mill Closed Cell Black Foam
Legs, Black Pre-Knotted Pheasant Tail
Body, Black, Red and Black Seals Fur or Sub
Wing, Dyed Black, Red and Black Deer Hair

Originator

Davie McPhail

Originator's web site

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

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