Sunburst McPhail Caddis Pupa

Published on Mar 26. 2017 - 7 years ago
Updated or edited 7 years ago

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Czech Nymph size 14
Thread, Uni-8/0 Dark Brown
Body, White Scandal Mending Wool dyed Sunburst
Back, Hareline Dubbin Scud Back 1/8in Brown
Thorax, Brown Seals Fur or Natural Dubbing
Legs, Dyed Brown Grey Partridge
Thorax Cover, Hareline Dubbin Scud Back 1/8in Brown
Horns, Bronze Mallard Fibres
Eyes, 12lb Yellow Nylon

Originator

Davie McPhail

Originator's web site

http://www.fullingmill.co.uk/?fmprompt=false

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