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*chuckle* only if it actually adds something :cool:

I tried to address that very question, Byron, in an earlier post in this thread. Review in detail the tying steps in the video and I think you will see that it is the most efficient way to fashion...

Byron,

As I explain in the video, the principal reason for the Z-lon "shuck" is to aid floatation of the rear half of the hook. As a shuck it is merely suggestive of such presence.

My flytying...

Tim, Byron,

I choose this tying sequence because it is very efficient, economy of motion. The segmented look is also pleasing to my eye, even if it is likely no more effective on the water because...

LOL - no pressure needed and I already did.

Western Europe's early season mayfly is the Large Dark Olive (Baetis Rhodani). Here is my fav patten for it (second only to using a CDC&Elk LOL). Just...