Caddis Larva

Published on Jan 21. 2019 - 6 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Hook size 10 Grub
Thread Olive 8/0
Body Nymph Skin Yellow
Bead 3.8mm Tungsten
Hackle Partridge with Hare's Ear

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