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Muirhead Bumble

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Bumbles are essential stillwater flies and this tasty variation is from Wullie Munn is a deadly addition to the line up.

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Materials list
Hook: Fulling Mill comp. heavyweight size8-14
Thread: Fire orangeuni 8/0
Tail: Globrite 3, 8 & 10
Body: Gold or pearl tinsel
Rib: Copper wire
Body Hackle: Grizz;y hen dyed ginger
Head hackle: Grizzly hen dyed blue
www.fullingmill.co.uk

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