Water Boatman

Fly: John Nicholls, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Shrimp/grub hook 14 to 16
Thread: Brown
Shellback: Grey duck quill
Paddles: Single strand of quill or fine black rubber 1/2 way along body
Body: Tan rabbit antron mix

Note: A useful stillwater pattern. Epoxy the wing case. Pale green is also a useful colour.


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