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Extended Body Mayfly

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Another pattern from my deer hair book that will be out later this autumn. This time an extended body mayfly that pushes all the right buttons when the larger mayflies are hatching. Just change the body length and elk hair colour to match the hatch.

Hook: Mustad Heritage C49 XSAP # 8-14
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 tan
Extended body: Late season bleached elk hair
Tail: Moose body hair
Wings: Para post yarn mix, beige & dun
Thorax: Cream superfine dubbing
Hackle: Silver badger

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