Marauders

These Marauders are based loosely on the Dahlberg diver pattern. The Schlappen & Cock hackle feathers are tied over & behind a small clump of bucktail which allows them to be splayed out more.  During the rest period of each strip the feathers spring back giving the fly the impression i'ts either swimming like a large frog or a small bird that has fallen from a nest. The spun deerhair heads are loosely trimmed into a wedge shape allowing for more water dispersion. All are around 25cm - 30cm in length