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Shipman's Claret Hopper

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Published on Mar 12. 2019 - 5 years ago
Updated or edited 5 years ago

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill All-Purpose Medium size 12
Thread, Uni-8/0 Black or Claret
Tail and Head, Veniards Plastazote White Foam cut to size
Rib, Pearl Mylar
Body, Claret Seals Fur or Sub
Lets, Pre-knotted Pheasant Tail Fibres
Hackle. Brown Cock

Originator

Davie McPhail

Originator's web site

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

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