MP 33 Mayfly Nymph

Published on May 1. 2020 - 5 years ago
Updated or edited 5 years ago

A Marc Petitjean pattern, with many different CDC techniques. Its the proportions that you have to balance with this pattern, tail length, short abdomen, long thorax & long slender head. Once mastered, is an excellent mayfly nymph that looks the business when wet.

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