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Detached Bodied CDC Mayfly

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Published on May 24. 2024 - 9 months ago
Updated or edited 9 months ago

Pat Nolan of Premier Angling CDC..
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Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Short Shank Special size 8 or 10
Thread, Olive Dun Uni-8/0
Tail, Dyed Olive Cock Pheasant Tail Fibres
Body, Cream Coloured Foam
Wing and Hackle, Dyed Light and Dark Olive

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Davie McPhail

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