Grouse & Opal

Fly: Hans Weilenmann, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Partridge YK4A #12 (or equivalent scud hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Abdomen: Mink underfur, light dun, in a split thread
Flash: Strands from Guttermann ribbon floss, Opal metallic (#1445-10) tied as a short 'under-hackle'
Hackle: Black grouse hen body feather
(All materials are listed in the order they are tied in.)

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