Beadhead Crackback Hendrickson

Published on Feb 15. 2015 - 10 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Hook:1xl nymph #12 - #14
Bead: 3mm Copper
Thread: Olive Brown
Tail: Wood Duck Flank
Rib: Orange/Brown Nylon Thread
Body: Hendrickson Antron Blend
Wingcase: Grey Goose Biot
Thorax: Hendrickson Antron Blend

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