Bedraggled Emerger

A cracking fishing fly with a interesting hackling technique, both parachute and collar hackle in one. This presents a very nice footprint for an emerging mayfly and also looks extra buggy! Please give this pattern a go, you will not be disappointed!
- By Barry Ord Clarke
Hook: Mustad C49XSAP size 12
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Brown
Tail: Hares mask guard hairs
Rib: Copper wire
Body: Hare, roe deer, Squirrel buggy dubbing blend
Post: Aero wing fine
Hackle: Brown and grizzle twisted

[@bobmatuzak2263]

That’s a nice fly. And I love your hackling technique.

[@mountaincreekfliesjimmy8386]

Oh wow 😮 I must try this one.