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Corixa (Water Boatman)

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

Imitations

Hackles & Wings Fly Tying videos! Today we're going to tie the Corixa or Water Boatman, whatever floats your boat. ;)

MATERIALS :
Thread: Semperfli Nanosilk 12/0 White, Red 8/0
Hook: Hanák H450 BL Jig Superb
Body: Dubbing Mix; Rabbit Fur White, SLF Prism Pearl, Ice Dub UV Callibaetis
Rib: Small Wire Silver
Head: Dark Bug Mix
Legs: Goose Biots Brown
Back: Pheasant Tail Brown

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