Clegs, or horsefly are a common foodsource for trout and other species wherever livestock are found. This dry is a great choice when they are around in numbers and getting blown on to the water. It also makes a decent sedge or general pattern.
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Materials list
Hook: Fulling Mill super grub size 12-14
Thread: Black uni 8/0
Head: Brown 4mm foam cylinder
Abdomen: Hares ear dubbing
Rib: Small gold oveal
Legs: Knotted pheasant tail
Wing: Roe deer
Thorax: Hare's ear
www.fullingmill.co.uk
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