Mercury KF Wing Emerger

Fly: John Gordon, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
Hook: Tiemco 2488 (size #24)
Bead: Killer Caddis Diamond (Glass bead with silver lining inside)
Thread: 8/0 Black Uni-thread
Rib: Lagartun Ultra fine silver wire
Abdomen: Tying thread
Thorax: Tying thread
Wing: Midge size-Pearl Krystal Flash

Tying instructions
  1. Place bead on hook.

  2. Start thread and tie in tailing fibers.

  3. Start thread behind the bead and tie in ultra fine silver wire. Cover wrap the wire back to the hook bend.

  4. Wrap thread about ¾ of the way up towards the eye. Then follow with the wire ribbing being segmented. Tie in and cut wire.

  5. Tie in midge size-Pearl Krystal Flash.

  6. Whip finish and trim KF wing.




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