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Granny Weave Damsel

 
tied by deeky
Fly Type: Dry,
Target Species: Panfish,
Recommended Region: Central US,
Imitation: Dragonflies,
Material List: Hook: Mustad 94840, size 10
Thread: Uni-Thread, 6/0, Black
Tail: 3 strands each of Black and light blue floss
Wings: Peacock eye
Hackle: Black
Body: 6 strands each of Black and light blue floss
Eyes: Burned mono colored Black
Tying Instructions: Start the tail on a needle in your vice. Tie the cross stitch floss to the needle for the length of the extended body. Advance thread back to where it will be attached to hook shank. Granny weave the floss forward, pulling tag ends up to keep knots along the top. Slide body off needle and attach to hook. Finish fly.