Blue Zulu

Published on May 16. 2014 - 10 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Tying a Traditional Loch Style Wet Fly the Blue Zulu with Davie McPhail
Materials Used;
Hook, Size or 14 Wet Fly
Thread, Uni-8/0 Black
Tail, red Wool
Rib, Flat Silver Tinsel
Body, Black Seal Fur or Sub
Body Hackle, Black Hen or Cock
Front Hackle, Dyed Teal Blue Hen or Cock

Originator

Davie McPhail

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