Foam Post March Brown

Published on Apr 1. 2020 - 5 years ago
Updated or edited 5 years ago

A simple but extremely effective March Brown emerger that can be tied in sizes 10-16. The foam post and parachute hackle give perfect presentation and will float all day long.

Hook: Mustad C49S # 12
Thread: Sheer brown 14/0
Trailing shuck: White para post
Abdomen: Light brown Twinkle
Thorax: Hares era Antron blend
Post: 2.3 mm Yellow foam cylinder
Hackle: Whiting Grizzle saddle dyed March Brown

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