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Pheasant Tail Midge Pupa

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Published on Mar 3. 2015 - 10 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Midges

Materials Used;
Hook, Size 14
Thread, Uni-8/0 Dark Brown
Rib, Pearl Thread or Tinsel
Body, Pheasant Tail
Wingbuds, Goose Biots dyed Sunburst
Thorax, Natural Rabbit, Red Fox Squirrel and Orange Lite-Brite
Breather/Gills. Go-Brite Yarn No.16

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