Partridge & Olive Emerger

Pattern: Hans Weilenmann, Fly and photographs: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: TMC 2487 (or other make 'grub' hook), Sprite Sproat (or other make sproat bend wet fly hook) #10 - #18
Thread: Brown or olive (matching hackle color) 6/0 or 8/0
Hackle: Brown or dyed olive partridge back feather
Ribbing: Enamelled (dark) copper wire
Abdomen: Hare's mask, dyed olive
Thorax: Brown ostrich herl

(The materials are listed in the order they are tied in. Instructions assume righthanded tier.)

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