Rickards' A.P. Emerger SBS

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Developed as a stillwater pattern; looks like it would work on flowing water, as well. Change colors to suit your needs.

hook - Dai Riki 060 #12
thread - MFC 8/0 sand
rib - copper wire small
tail/wing case - mallard flank
abdomen - hare's ear
thorax - peacock herl
hackle - partridge

Part 1

mash barb, start thread one hook eye width back from eye

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prep hackle/tie in by tip

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tie in rib, wrap back to bend

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measure (shank) a clump of mallard; tie in/trim

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dub thread/dub abdomen (full-figured) to 60% mark

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counterwrap rib; helicopter end/cover with thread

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Part 2

take another clump of mallard flank (gap width), trim butt/tie in over back

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tie in peacock, twist and wrap thorax; tie off/trim

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pull mallard forward; tie off/trim

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wrap hackle; tie off/trim, half hitch x 2, SHHAN

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Regards,
Scott

Nicely done!