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Red Tag Hog Hopper

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Published on Sep 22. 2017 - 7 years ago
Updated or edited 7 years ago

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Short Shank Special size 12
Thread, Uni-8/0 Black
Body, Black Closed Cell Foam
Tag/Tail, Red Wool
Thorax, Peacock Diamond-Brite or Glister
Legs,, Pre-Knotted. Pheasant Tail Fibres dyed Black
Wing, Natural Roe Deer Hair

Originator

Davie McPhail

Originator's web site

http://www.fullingmill.co.uk/?fmprompt=false

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