Black Water Spider

Published on Aug 4. 2025 - 2 weeks ago
Updated or edited 2 weeks ago

Materials Used;

Hook, Fulling Mill Short Shank Special Black Nickel size 12
Thread, Black Uni-8/0
Rib, Pearl
Body and Thorax, Fulling Mill Euro Nymph Flash Dub Black Green Peacock with dyed Black CDC Fibres Mixed through..
Foam, Black 2mm or 3mm Foam Cylinder
Legs, Dyed Black or Natural Pre-Knotted Pheasant Tail Fibres

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