Blue Caliper

Pattern: Hans Weilenmann, Fly and photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Tiemco 103BL #12-#16 (or equivalent fine wire hook)
Thread: Dun 8/0
Wing: Teal, split bunch
Tail: Ginger and grizzly hackle fibers, mixed
Body: Medium blue dubbing
Hackle: Ginger and grizzly

The materials are listed in the order they are tied in

Note: This pattern was part of a spoof, setting up a friend visiting New Zealand. I told him about this high altitude lake hatch he just could not afford to miss fishing. The feeding frenzy centered around a unique to this habitat mayfly with sported a vivid blue abdomen. Well worth the long hike in. Needed a pattern to back up my story...

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