Biot quills grey parachute mayfly #18

Published on Aug 3. 2014 - 10 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Hook: TMC 100 #18 debarbed
Tail: Hends microfibets
Body: Turkey biot quills grey
Wing: chartreuse polypropylene (you can use white or grey, I use chartreuse for high visibility in low light)
Hackle: light blue dun

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