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Snake Fly

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Published on May 6. 2016 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Zonker strips

Materials Used;
20lb Braid
Hooks, Size 8
Thread, Black Uni-8/0
Body, Black Rabbit Dubbing
Wing, Black Rabbit Zonker Strip, Silver and Gold Flash
Eyes, Silver or Chartreuse Chain Bead Eyes
Head, Balck Glister Dubbing

http://www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Attractors-UK/Robs-Black-And-Silver-Snake-10cm-UK

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