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Fly Tying Barr's Damsel Fly

Fly Tying Barr's Damsel Fly

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Fly Tying Barr's Damsel Fly

Watch Charlie Craven fly tying the Barr's Damsel.

Damsel Fly:



Hook: TMC 200 #8-14


Thread: Olive 6/0

Eyes: Melted Mono


Tail: Olive marabou

Rib: 3x monofilament


Shellback: Tan Thinskin

Abdomen: Olive dubbing

Legs: Mallard Flank Dyed Olive

Thorax: Olive Dubbing

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