Crayfish Carp Fly

Published on Jul 19. 2010 - 14 years ago
Updated or edited 7 years ago

Davie McPhail ties a crayfish-like carp fly.

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It needs improvement

It needs improvement. A version for thick weeds. Other flies have a clump of rabbit hair that works like a weed guard...

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