Cinnamon & Olive Spider

Fly: Hans Weilenmann, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Kamasan B175 #16
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer, #20 light olive
Hackle: Hen, dyed cinnamon
Abdomen: Tying silk, single layer
Rib: Tying silk, split, mole dyed cinnamon inserted, re-twisted, open turns
Thorax: Continuation of rib, touching turns
Note: The abdomen is made out of bronze mallard discards, lower section of the barbs, hence the name.

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