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Shadow Mayfly


Peter Deane's Shadow Mayfly was devised for the large mayfly hatches of the English chalk streams but is a popular choice for loch/lough style fishing in Scotland and Ireland as well for dapping. To support my channel,get access to the monthly tying sessions and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers

Material list 

Hook: Long shank 10-12 (kamasan B830 is ideal)
Thread: Uni 8/0 red or black
Tail: (optional) Moose hair or similar
Wing: Ginger/Red game hackle tips cut to shape
Body: Tightly palmered grizzly cock hackle


 

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