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Tying the Latex Caddis Pupa

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Published on May 25. 2014 - 10 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Caddis

Materials Used;

Hook, Size 14 Grub
Thread, Dark Brown Uni-8/0
Under-Body, Copper Wire or Lead
Body, Veniards Natural Latex Thin Coloured with Pantone or Permanent Markers
Thorax Cover Bleach Pheasant Tail Fibres
Legs, Natural Brown or Ginger hen
Thorax, Dyed Brown Seals fur or Sub
Horns, Pheasant Tail Fibres

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