Parachute Caddis Pupa Nymph

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Published on May 19. 2026 - 17 hours ago
Updated or edited 17 hours ago

Parachute Caddis Pupa..

Materials Used;

Hook, Fulling Mill FM 50 67 size 18
Bead, Tungsten 2.5mm Copper held on with 12lb Flu-Yellow Nylon
Thread, F.Mill Pro 70 Denier Yellow
Body, Flu-Yellow 12lb Nylonand Rabbit Fur
Thorax, Fulling Mill Euro Nymph Flash Dub Brown Olive UV
Legs, Small Grey Partridge Feather from the Head

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