Dark Kyll
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Pattern: Hans Weilenmann, Fly and photograph: Hans Weilenmann
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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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