Snowflake Dun

Published on Mar 28. 2012 - 13 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Hook: Tiemco 102Y #15, Thread: Benecchi 12/0, tan, Tail: CDC, natural, Body: Argentinean hare, tan, Outriggers: Cock barbs, cree, Wing: CDC, natural, Sighter: Antron, clear

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