As we move towards autumn, the daddy longlegs start to show up in bigger numbers and become an important food source for trout. This foam daddy is a great option, fished dry or pulled through a wave as a top dropper with a team of wets.
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Materials list
Hook: Fulling Mill short shank special size 8-10
Thread: Tan uni 8/0
Abdomen: Foam cylinder 2.5mm (tan, brown, orange are all good colours)
Legs: Knotted pheasant tail
Wings: Hackle tips
Thorax: Hare body fur
Hackle: Cock saddle, barred ginger / red game
Thorax cover/head: Foam cylinder
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