Tying a Bruiser with Martyn White (wet fly)

The Bruiser is one of the Kingsmill bumbles, but is less well known than the others for some reason. However, it is a deadly fly and shouldn’t be overlooked. Below I’ve listed the materials for this variant and the original. To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to www.patreon.com… and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers
Materials list (variant)
Hook: Kamasan B175 8-12
Thread: Black uni 8/0
Tail: Glo-brite 14
Body: Dubbing mix 60 percent gentian blue seal, 20% flax blue wool, 15% blue spectra flash, 5% Glo-brite 14
Rib: Oval silver tinsel
Hackles: Black and gentian blue chinese cock.
Original

Hook: Kamasan B175 8-12
Thread: Black uni 8/0
Tail: Flax blue wool
Body: Gentian blue wool
Rib: Oval silver tinsel
Hackles: Black and gentian blue chinese cock.