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Pearly PTN
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A slender nymph with a touch of sparkle to imitate pinfry or small minnows. Suspended two feet beneath a Floating Fry it’s lethal!
Material list for the Pearly PTN
Hook: Size 10-14 Fulling Mill All-Purpose
Thread: Sheer 14/0 orange
Weight (optional): Thin lead foil
Rib: Fine pearl tinsel
Tail: Silver badger hackle fibres
Body and thorax cover: Natural cock pheasant centre tail
Thorax: Pearly Ice dubbing (teased out)
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