Cinnamon & Olive CDC/Elk Hair Caddis

Published on Jul 18. 2017 - 7 years ago
Updated or edited 7 years ago

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry Fly size 16
Thread, Uni-8/0 Tan
Body, Olive CDC Feather or Dubbing
Wing, Light and Dark Cinnamon CDC and Elk Hair
Thorax, Light and Dark Cinnamon CDC Fibres
Horns, Bronze Mallard Fibres

Originator

Davie McPhail

Originator's web site

http://www.fullingmill.co.uk/?fmprompt=false

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Thread, Uni-8/0 Rusty Brown
Wing, Bleached Elk Hair

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