Chartreuse Baitfish Fly

Published on Sep 1. 2018 - 6 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Materials Used;
Hook, Mustad O'Shaughnessy size 1
Thread, Uni-6/0 Chartreuse
Tail, Chartreuse Krystal Flash
Body, Chartreuse Lite-Brite
Throat, Flu-Yellow Hen or Cock
Wing, Dyed Chartreuse Grizzle and Chinese Cock and finish off with some Peacock Herl on top..
Eyes, Silver Chain Bead
Head, Chartreuse Chenille

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