Beetle Bug Palmer, a Dave Hughes pattern

The Beetle Bug Palmer, by Dave Hughes, is Britt's favorite trout pattern.
It is a high floater so works extremely well in the riffles and pocket water she loves to fish.


Hook: Ahrex FW571, Dry Long Barbless size 12
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed 8/0, white
Tail: Moose body
Wing: Kid Goat
Body Hackle: Dry Fly hackle-Brown, one size smaller than appropriate for hook
Body: Semperfli Sparkle Dubbing, orange or red
Front Hackle: Dry Fly hackle-Brown, appropriately sized for hook


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