Walker’s Mayfly
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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