Although the heather fly can appear any time from April to October it's an excellent summer hatch, especially on hill lochs and upland waters. This Dry is absolutely deadly when they're around, especially when the fish really start keying in on them. It rides low, offers the correct footprint and really makes a realistic representation of the struggling terrestrial insect.
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Materials list
Hook: Fulling Mill short shank specialsize 12
Thread: Black uni 8/0
Abdomen: Black plastazote
Legs: Knotted orange flexi floss
Wing: Polythene
Thorax: Black seal fur
Thorax cover/head: Black plastazote
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