Pheasant Tail & Hare's Ear Midge Pupa

Published on Jan 3. 2026 - 1 months ago
Updated or edited 1 months ago

Materials Used;

Hook, Fulling Mill Competion Heavyweight size 12
Thread, Tan
Breathers, Glo-Brite Multiyarn No.16 White
Rib, Pearl Thread Link Below..
Body, Pheasant Tail Fibre
WingBuds. Dyed Hot Orange Goose Biots
Thorax, Fulli Mill Euro Nymph UV Flash Dubbing Light Hare's Ear

Link Pearl Thread..
https://www.thesewingstudio.co.uk/products/madeira-thread-metallic-no-4…

Video by

Davie McPhail

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