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  Arthur MacDonald's Slapper style offers a wonderful, slim profile that is ideal for suggesting a range of trout foods from midges to upwings or drowned terrestrials. Materials list Hook: Kamasan B175 size 10-14 Thread: Black Uni 8/0 Tail: Teal dyed chartreuse Rib: Silver wire Abdomen: Tying thread Thorax: UV black ice dub Underwing: Teal dyed chartreuse Overwing: Deer belly hair dyed chartreuse Cheeks: Jungle cock splits Head hackle: Black hen To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying sessions, members only content and enter giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up or head to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers and donate Book of the Month 7; The practical angler is available here: https://amzn.to/3kLyBSW Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3EZxneY Amazon.com Bookmarking or using my link will help support my channel.

The Viva is a true staple of the stillwater fly box for good reason - it catches a lot of fish both stocked and wild. This flashy variation is no exception and will serve you well wherever you find trout in lakes. To support my channel, join the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Material list Hook: Kamasan B175 size 10 Thread: Uni 8/0 black Tail: Glo-brite 11 or 12 Rib: Silver holographic Body: Peacock spectraflash dubbing Hackle: Black hen Wing: Black marabou Flash: Black peacock crinkle mirror flash Cheeks: Jungle cock dyed hot orange