Fly tying
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
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