Haystack Emerger

Published on Dec 18. 2011 - 13 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Tying the Haystack Emerger by Davie McPhail. Materials used; Hook, Kamasan B160 size 12 Thread, Olive Uni 8/0 Rib, Uni-Mylar Pearl n/14 Body, Med Olive SLF Thorax, Med Olive SLF Wings, Costal Deer Hair

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