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Blue Dun All Rounder Emerger:Dry

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Published on Jan 27. 2023 - 2 years ago
Updated or edited 2 years ago

Mayflies

Emergers

Dry flies

Materials Used;

Hook, Fulling Mill Czech Nymph size 16 (FM50 60)
Thread, Uni-8/0 Rusty Dun
Rib, Fine Silver Wire
Body, Blue Dun Peacock Herl or Similar
Wing, Roe Deer and Natural Grey CDC Feathers
Thorax, Hare Mask Dubbing
Head, Natural Grey CDC Fibres

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