I've tweaked the pattern just a bit more, and I think I have it like I want it now. I will try it out this weekend.

I added some OD Bucktail (very sparse) to the front to simulate 'feelers', and I tied the craft fur 'claws' to the sides to give them some seperation. I also added a gold wire rib to give some extra insurance to the hackle. I went to an orange-barred, chartruese set of 'legs', for more visual appeal. I think this will be a killer.