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Dragon Fly

 

 

 

Name: Dragon Fly
Sizes: 8 - 10
Hook: Kamasan B830 Lure
Tail: Dyed Olive pheasant tail
Body: Bright Lime Green Chenille
Ribbing: Copper wire
Wings: Olive pheasant or partridge tied under the wing case.
Thorax: Light brown dubbing with a little sparkle (Paxton’s Buggy nymph)
Instructions: The tail back and wing case are all one piece of Pheasant tail.

 

 

This is not a pattern I have used, don’t get to fish lakes much, but think it would be good for rainbows. For browns a more natural coloured one would be better. The naturals vary from a dark Olive to Dark Brown so vary the colours accordingly