Mayfly King

Mayfly King

Fly: Gerhardt Lund Andersen, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
Hook:	Tiemco TMC 206 BL Size 10-12
Thread:	Black
Tail and body:	A teal feather where the fibres are reversed, except a few fibres and greased with some dryfly grease.
Hackle:	Brown hackle tied parachute
Under thorax:	Small amount of dubbing in matching color
Over thorax:	Narrow piece of closed cell foam, 1/8" wide and 3" long
Wings:	One CDC feather on each side of the hook. Same length as the tail
Tying notes: For the Tail&Body: Tie the feather down on the hook with some loose windings, push and pull it with your fingers, till it seems right. Cut the feather so that two fibres are left to imitate the tail. Thorax : A little amount of dubbing in matching color. Wings: Secure the CDC feathers well. Fold the foam to go under the hook and pull it up on each side of the wings. Take the thread and secure it over the hook. Take the hackle and wind it around the base of the foam. Trim the ends of the foam close.
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