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Emergent Sparkle Pupa (Tan)

Submitted by Greg Thomas, originated by Gary LaFontaine

Description
This pattern, designed and popularized by the late Gary LaFontaine, is effective during and preceding most caddis hatches through the summer.



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Recipe

HOOK: #12-16 Mustad 94840.
THREAD: Tan 8/0.
UNDERBODY: Olive rabbit fur and olive Sparkle Yarn (50/50 mix) dubbed.
BODY: Tan Sparkle Yarn.
WING: Deer hair.
HEAD: Brown fur dubbing.
Tying Instructions
Grease the wing with floatant so it rests in the surface film just like a real pupa attempting to break free of its skin.


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