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Walker’s Mayfly

Trout & Salmon
Trout & Salmon 19 April 2023

A quick-sinking mayfly nymph imitation used to target trout in clear water.

Materials for the Walkers Mayfly

Hook: Size 8-10 longshank

Weight: Lead foil strips  

Thread: Brown

Tail: Cock pheasant tail fibres  

Rib: Brown tying thread  

Body: Cream angora wool

Thorax: Cream angora wool

Wing cases: Cock pheasant tail fibres  

Legs: Cock pheasant tail fibres

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