Casey Dunnigan is an MFC tyer who knows his way around the vise. He has a couple of successful patterns out there today and this one is nothing less than exceptional. This is a great fly when waters are low and clear. The clearwater emerger can mimic a number of different things which makes it a great bug to tie on at any time of the year. It is very simple and chances are you have all the materials already that are needed to tie this fly. So spin up a half dozen and put it to work. In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Max ties the Dunnigan's Clearwater Emerger!
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Dunnigan's Clearwater Emerger recipe
- Hook2488H sz 18
- BeadSmall Glass Bead
- ThreadUTC 70 Blue Dun
- WireSmall Copper Wire
- Tail/WingcaseBrown Pheasant Tail
- WingWhite Fluoro FIbre
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