Small Caddis/Mayfly/Midge Emerger

Published on Sep 5. 2026 - 6 days ago
Updated or edited 6 days ago

Materials Used;

Hook: Fulling Mill Czech size 20 FM50 65
Thread: F.Mill Light Yellow 70 Denier
Hackle and Legs,
Wing: CDC
Body and Rib: Thread the colour with a brown marker
Thorax: A Mix of Rabbit and Hare's Mask UV Flash and a little CDC Fibre

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Davie McPhail

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