Deer Hair Dry

Published on Mar 13. 2025 - 6 hours ago
Updated or edited 6 hours ago

A must have little pattern that can be fished as a dry, wet or even an emerger. With a quill body and a deer hair hackle, this is a very buggy midge that can be fished all year round.

Hook: Mustad Heritage R50X # 12-18
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 grey
Body: Yellow peacock quill
Hackle: Fine deer hair

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