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Parachute Bibio Hopper

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Published on Mar 1. 2022 - 3 years ago
Updated or edited 3 years ago

Terrestrials

Hoppers

Parachute hackle

Materials Used;
Hook Fulling Mill Short Shank Special size 10
Thread, Uni-8/0 Black
Rib, Small Silver Tinsel
Body, Black Seals Fir or Sub
Hackle, Black Cock saddle
Wing, Glo-Brite Multi-Yarn No.16 White
Thorax, Red and Black Seals Fur or Sub
Legs Dyed Black Pre-Knotted Pheasant Tail Fibres

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