Dave,

That's great advise. A simple to tie but very versitile pattern that can be change any way you want.
When I first tried fly tying in the 80s' the kit was not only bad but the instructions for the first fly was a Royal Coachman Dry. Knowing nothing about the process and you have to figure out how to handle Duck Quill wings and floss. No wonder so many people tried and gave up. That Flunky Footman fell apart after 2 casts.

Tom