Blondie Emerger
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Pattern: Hans Weilenmann, Fly and photograph: Hans Weilenmann
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Hook: |
Tiemco 2487 light wire 'scud' hook #14-18 (or dry fly hook #12-18) |
| Thread: |
Grey |
| Abdomen: |
Light grey-olive dubbing |
| Downwing/wingpost: |
Golden Pheasant golden yellow breast feather. The butt of the feather becomes the wingpost |
| Hackle: |
Sandy dun hackle, parachute style |
| Thorax: |
Light grey-olive dubbing |
(The materials are listed in the order they are tied in)
Note: After the fly is completed, a small drop of varnish is applied at the base of the wingpost,
which is subsequently trimmed short.
Like most of my patterns, the Blondie is a generic imitation. Adjust color scheme to reflect the
naturals in your area.
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