Dark Kyll

Pattern: Hans Weilenmann, Fly and photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Tiemco 102Y #12
Thread: Brown 8/0
Single upright wing: Lemon woodduck
Tails: Four strands of moose body hair, tied split
Body: Dark brown dubbing
Hackle: Brown, trimmed flush with bottom edge of body

(The materials are listed in the order they are tied in)

The Dark Kyll I developed to imitate the major early season mayfly on Western European streams, the Baetis Rhodani. It has taken its name from the river Kyll in Germany where it was fished first.

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© 2002 Hans Weilenmann
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