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CDC Olive Wonderbug

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Published on May 7. 2016 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

CDC

Hook: Std Dry #16 - #20
Thread: Black
Shuck: Cream Antron/Z-Lon
Body: Olive Dubbing
Underwing: Cream Antron/Z-Lon
Legs: Woodduck Flank
Wings: Slate Grey CDC

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