Small Game Emerger

Published on Apr 10. 2014 - 11 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Hook: Curved Shank #12 - #18
Thread: Rusty Brown
Tail/Abdomen: Ringneck Pheasant Tail
Wing/Thorax: Snowshoe Rabbit Foot
Wingbud/Legs: Ringnexk Pheasant Tail

Originator

Jim Misiura

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TheFlyManJim

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