Willowfly Adult |
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| Hook: | Mustad 79580 #8-10 |
| Thread: | UTC 70 Cream coloured with permanent marke |
| Setae: | Stripped Hackle Quills |
| Abdomen: | Foam strip wrapped |
| Thorax: | Foam strip pulled forward |
| Wing: | Medallion Wing treated with Soft Body |
| Head / Thorax Cover: | Pre-prepared Tyvek paper |
| Legs: | Japanese Nymph Leg and Porcupine Quill |
| Eyes: | Soft Body |
| Antennae: | Horse hair |
| Colouring: | Permanent markers |
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Tying notes: After tying in the foam and just before wrapping, I run a small bead of *Crazy Glue* along it’s length. After wrappings gently squeeze the abdomen flat using needle nosed pliers to further enhance the shape. I have tried porcupine guard hairs for the antennae and although they provide a little more realism, I find the horse hair more durable and easier to work with. |
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