Tying a Bruiser with Martyn White (wet fly)

The Bruiser is one of the Kingsmill bumbles, but is less well known than the others for some reason. However, it is a deadly fly and shouldn't be overlooked. Below I've listed the materials for this variant and the original. To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers
Materials list (variant)
Hook: Kamasan B175 8-12
Thread: Black uni 8/0
Tail: Glo-brite 14
Body: Dubbing mix 60 percent gentian blue seal, 20% flax blue wool, 15% blue spectra flash, 5% Glo-brite 14
Rib: Oval silver tinsel
Hackles: Black and gentian blue chinese cock.
Original

Hook: Kamasan B175 8-12
Thread: Black uni 8/0
Tail: Flax blue wool
Body: Gentian blue wool
Rib: Oval silver tinsel
Hackles: Black and gentian blue chinese cock.

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