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McPhail Emerger Caddis

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Published on Apr 11. 2018 - 6 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Emergers

Caddis

Hook, Fullling Mill Czech Nymph size 16
Thread, Uni8/0 Dk.Brown
Shuck, Poly-Pro Yellow Barred with a Brown Marker Pen
Legs, Brown Partridge Fibres
Wing, Dyed Brown CDC and Roe Deer
Thorax, Brown Dubbing
Horns, Bronze Mallard Fibres

Originator

Davie McPhail

Originator's web site

http://www.fullingmill.co.uk/

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