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Summer Duck Dabbler

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Stan Headley tied this deadly trout fly, which fishes best on the top dropper and does well when mayfly or sedges are hatching.

Material list for the Summer Duck Dabbler

Hook: Size 10 Fulling Mill All-Purpose Medium

Thread: Rusty brown

Tail: Summer duck fibres

Rib: Fine oval gold

Body: Invicta-yellow seal’s fur

Body hackle: Light furnace cock

Wing: Cloaking of summer duck

Flash: A few strands of pearl flash