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Hexagenia Paradrake

Hook: TMC 900BL, sizes 8-12
Thread: Yellow
Wing: Tan or dark gray elk hair. Wing should appear wide from side, narrow from front.
Tail: Moose hair one dark, one yellow each side tied in as body accent.
Body: Yellow-dyed elk hair. Tie in front of wing with hairs facing forward, and wrap up to hook eye. Then pull hair back along hook shank to make an extended body. Wrap with thread from head to tail.
Hackle: Grizzly dyed gold-tan and tied parachute style

 

Tying Instructions