Bibio Pheasant Tail

Published on Jan 25. 2019 - 6 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Comp Heavyweight Black Nickel size 12
Thread, Pearl Micro Glint
Tail, Dyed Black Pheasant Tail Fibres
Rib, Pearl Micro Glint
Thorax Cover, Dyed Black Pheasant Tail Fibres
Wing-Buds, Glo-Brite Floss No.4
Thorax, Pearl Micro Glint

Originator

Davie McPhail

Originator's web site

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

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