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Tying the WD40 with Martyn White (nymph)

The WD40 is a fantastic small baetis pattern. It's a quick, relatively easy tie even though it's best tied in size 16 and smaller. To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers

Materials list
Hook: TMC 2487 or similar size 16-28
Thread: Uni 8/0 (olive, tan,brown, burgundy and rusty dun are good options)
Tail/wing case: Wood duck flank, or mallard dyed wood duck
Abdomen: Thread
Thorax: Superfine dubbing or similar


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