Mosaic Diawl Bach

Published on Aug 25. 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Updated or edited 2 weeks ago

Mosaic Diawl-Bach...

Materials Used;

Hook, Fulling Mill Competition Heavy Weight size 12
https://www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Trout-Barbed/FM-Competition-H…
Thread, Black Uni-8/0
Tail and Throat, Black Cock or Hen Hackle Fibres
Rib, Peacock Quill from the Eye
Back, Medium Red Holographic Tinsel
Wing-Buds, Dyed Hot Orange Goose Biots
Head, FNF Mosaic Flash Dubbing
https://www.fnflyfishing.co.uk/products/fnf-80d-flash

Video by

Davie McPhail

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