CDC Heather Fly

Published on Sep 13. 2019 - 5 years ago
Updated or edited 5 years ago

Materials Used;
Hook Fulling Mill All-Purpose Medium size 10 or 12
Thread, Uni-8/0 Black
Rib, Uni-Mylar No.14 Pearl
Body, Black and Hot Orange Seals Fur or Sub
Legs, 6 Dyed Black Pre-Knotted Pheasant Tail Fibres
Wing, Dyed Black CDC and Roe Deer Hair

Originator

Davie McPhail

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