Clippered Dark Olive


Fly: Dave Wiltshire, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Partridge 15BN #18
Thread: 10/0 Olive Powersilk
Abdomen: Tying thread
Rib: Tying thread, dubbed with mole
Wingcase: Zelon, Mayfly Brown
Thorax: Awesome possum, grey
Hackle: Dark blue dun, rooster
Wing: Zelon, Mayfly Brown

Note: The hackle is palmered along the thorax and then the wing buds pulled forwards and tied behind the eye. The hackle is then clipped flush under the thorax and the remaining fibres curled upwards.

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