Muskrat Nymph

Published on Mar 30. 2020 - 4 years ago
Updated or edited 4 years ago

A little variant of Andre Puyan's famous Muskrat mayfly nymph.
Hook: Mustad S60 nymph hook # 8-14
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Brown
Tail: Moose body hair
Rib: Copper wire
Abdomen: Muskrat fur
Wing case: Moose body hair coated with UV resin
Thorax: Muskrat fur

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