Fafner

Fly: Thomas C. Duncan, Sr., Photographs: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Saltwater or Bass hook, #4-#10
Thread: Black 8/0
Tail: Grizzly dyed Olive Marabou
Body: Olive dubbing
Hackle: Grizzly dyed Olive schlappen
Legs: Olive rubber strands

Pattern information

Adjust the materials to reflect the hues of your local dragonfly nymphs, but be sure the tail and legs are tied with dyed-over-grizzly or somehow mottled. This is what causes the abdomen to look segemented without having to wrap materials around a hook or extension.


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