Ke-He DuckFly

Published on Jan 11. 2026 - 3 weeks ago
Updated or edited 3 weeks ago

Materials Used;

Hook Fulling Mill Competition Heavyweight size 12 Black Nickel
Thread, Black Uni-8/0
Tail/Tag, Chartreuse Floss and Golden Pheasant Tippet
Rib, Small Silver Wire
Body, Dyed Black or Natural Peacock Herl
Wing-Buds, Hot Orange Goose Biots
Hackle Dyed Black Hen or Cock

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