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Duckfly Hog Hopper

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Published on Jan 14. 2015 - 10 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Hoppers

Materials Used;
Hook, Kamasan B160 size 12
Thread, Uni 8/0 Black or Similar
Body, Natural Peacock Quill
Thorax, Mixe Hot Orange and Red Seals Fur or Sub
Wing, Light Coloured Deer Hair and CDC
Legs, Dyed and Knotted Cock Pheasant Tail Fibres
Hackle Dyed Black Cock

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