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Magenta Dabbler

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Published on Nov 9. 2021 - 3 years ago
Updated or edited 3 years ago

Wet flies

Lake flies

A lovely looking Dabbler wet fly tied by Davie McPhail.

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Competition Heavyweight Black Nickel size 10
Thread, Uni-8/0 Red
Tail, Dyed Magenta Cock and Bronze Mallard Fibres
Rib, Oval Gold
Body, Magenta SLF and UV Mixed Dubbing
Hackle, Magenta Cock
Throat, Dyed Magenta Bronze Mallard Fibres
Wing, Dyed Magenta Bronze Mallard
Eyes, Small Jungle Cock

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