Mantis |
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| Hook: | Two Tiemco Size 4 Longshank |
| Thread: | UTC 70 White |
| Tails: | 25 lb Clear Monofilament |
| Underbody: | Yellow Chenille |
| Abdomen: | White Synthetic Raffene |
| Wingbuds: | Varnished Raffene |
| Legs: | Japanese Nymph Legs |
| Outer thorax: | White Raffene |
| Antennae: | Porcupine Guard Hairs |
| Jaws: | Japanese Nymph Legs |
| Claws: | Japanese Nymph Legs |
| Eyes: | Burned Mono + Varnish |
| Front legs: | Porcupine Quills + Japanese Nymph Legs Bound With Raffene |
| Colouring: | Edding and Kurecolor Pens |
| Pronotum: | Synthetic Raffene |
| Head capsule: | Chenille and Synthetic Raffene |
| Varnish: | Matt |
Note: Japanese Nymph Legs are a fairly new material, as expected; it is supplied directly from a model making company in Japan. The legs shafts have a low silicone composition which allows them to be flexible, bent to shape and manipulated quite easily without fear of the shaft breaking. They can be used in realistic fishing flies as well as more detailed flies.The legs come in Black, Yellow Sally, Tan and Green |
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