Golden Olive Dynamite Harry

Published on Apr 7. 2022 - 3 years ago
Updated or edited 3 years ago

The Original Dressing of the Dynamite Harry was tyed by Jorgen Danielsson of Sweden...

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Czech Nymph/Emerger size 16
Thread, Uni-8/0 Olive Dun
Tail. Coq De Leon Fibres Light Pardo
Body, Tiemco Aero Dry Wing Golden Olive
Thorax, Dyed Yellow/Olive Squirrel Dubbing
Hackle, Grizzle Cock Saddle
Wing, Tiemco Aero Dry Wing Golden Olive

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