Mop Dragon

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Pattern Recipe:

Hook:  TMC 2302 size 8
Thread: Black Uni 6/0
Eyes:  Large black bead chain
Keel:  Piece of square lead wire lashed to top of hook shank (to ensure the fly rides correctly)
Body:  Mottled grey/black mop fiber
Thorax:  Mix of grey and black SLF squirrel dubbing to match mop material
Legs:  Black emu feather
Wingcase/emerging wing bud:  Mottled grey/black medallion sheeting