Here's a nice little pattern that works great on the point or middle dropper. Reminiscent of the teal and green but with a bit more flash and attraction, the gizmo can be just the thing you want when fished with something a bit bigger and brighter on the bob.
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Materials list
Hook: Fulling Mill comp. heavyweight size 10-14
Thread: Black uni 8/0
Tail: GP tippet dyed hot orange
Body: Pearl tinsel wound over wet varnish
Rib: Silverwire
Wing: A bunch of fibres from a grey partridge hackle
Head hackle: Black hen
www.fullingmill.co.uk
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