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Atherton #2 Nymph

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Published on Apr 10. 2020 - 4 years ago
Updated or edited 4 years ago

Nymphs

Detailed instructions for tying John Atherton's #2 Medium Color Nymph.
Tying table by TieCraft: https://www.tie-craft.com
Tool Caddy by John Wester: johnnwester@gmail.com

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