Tying the Magalloway - Dressed Irons

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Magalloway wet fly.Show more

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Hook: Mustad 3399, #4-#16
Thread: Danville 6/0, Black
Tip: Danville Mylar Tinsel, Gold, Size 16/18
Tail: Goose Quill, Yellow
Tag: Chenille, Medium, Black
Body: Brown Dubbing or Wool
Hackle: Hen Saddle, Brown
Wing: Peacock Sword

The Magalloway is a classic wet fly that is a wonderful fly to tie. The simple peacock sword wing as well as the brown body and yellow tail all add up to fun at the vise as well as on the water. If you are wanting to get started in tying wet flies the Magalloway is a great fly to start. The wing is simple as well as the collared hackle and the simple wool body. All require basic tying skills to complete this fly. - - Enjoy

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