Big Red Hopper (Midas Variant)

Published on Nov 8. 2015 - 9 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

The Original Midas Fly was tyed by Paul Davison @ http://www.troutwatch.com

Materials Used;

Hook, Kamasan B170 size 10
Thread, Red Uni-8/0
Rib, Small Red Holographic
Legs, Knotted Pheasant Tail
Hackle, Natural Brown or Ginger Cock
Thorax, Gold Lite-Brite

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