Betsy Cross

Published on Mar 8. 2017 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited 8 years ago

Catskill Dry Fly:
HOOK: Gamakatsu F11B #14
TAIL: Ginger
BODY: Raffia, Ribbed with Fine Gold Wire
WING: Wood Duck
HACKLE: Ginger

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