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Model: EF-3375-16Bar Code: 886741009089Brand: The Essential Fly
The Large Dark Olive (Baetis rhodani) is one of the most common members of the Ephemeroptera (Mayfly family). It is found in all parts of the UK and closely allied species are found throughout Europe and the USA. Good hatchescan be expected early in the season with further hatches later in the year
For the more adventurous among you we have provided tying specifications for the Large Dark Olive. Remember at The Essential Fly we sell the Large Dark Olive at incredible prices with a top quality fly and service to back it up. It is certainly worth tying the Large Dark Olive yourself to understand the pleasure of catching a fish with your own tied fly, however at the price we sell flies it is only worth tying one or two Large Dark Olive as your can spend more time fishing instead of tying flies - buy volume online with us.
Hook Sizes
Dry Fly 12 to 14
Silk Thread
Olive
Tail
Dark Olive cock hackle fibres
Body
Dyed olive goose herl
Rib
Fine gold wire
Hackle
Olive cock
Wing
Starling or grey duck
Flies look good - can't wait to use them. Very impressed with the service.
Received the LDO's , good looking flies Fast delivery, even included a surprise "free gift" Excellent service.
Excellent dry fly we get lots of hatches of these where i fish cant wait to try them . First class delivery on every order i have with essential fly.
Just a note to thank you for the flies that I ordered - they arrived today and look splendid. Your service has been excellent with a good range of flies of the small size that I'm looking for, an easy to use website and rapid delivery. Pleasure buying from you - I will be back.
Looking forward to using this well tied fly
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