White Cat

Published on Mar 31. 2021 - 3 years ago
Updated or edited 3 years ago

One of my variants of the ever popular Cats Whisker fly . The cats whisker will catch fish anywhere . Its great fly for pulling on the sinking lines
Hook - B175 10
Thread - UTC 70 Fire Orange
Tail - White marabou
Body - Chartruese chenille
Thorax - Chartruese synergy fritz
Wing - White marabou
Overwing - Silver freckle flash
Cheeks - Jungle cock

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