Danica Emerger

Fly: Terry Phillips, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Turrall Sedge or Waterwisp Dry (8-12)
Thread: White Spiderweb
Tail: Micro-fibbets, or paint brush bristles
Abdomen: Nymph skin
Wing: Pearl sheet
Eyes: Melted Mono
Wingcase: Closed cell foam
Thorax: CDC dubbed Mark Petitjean style
Hackle: Grizzly Cock Hackle, tied parachute style
Antennae: CDC barbs
Note: Based on Steve Thornton's Emerging Mayfly pattern.


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