Your responses were just what I needed! As soon as the picture appeared up on my post, I noticed that the wing was too long and you're right, it could be fuller. As soon as I read the post pointing out the hackle pointing in the wrong direction, I saw what you meant and the comment that a bit more hackle would help on swift water makes good sense. I saw this pattern tied by Mike Holt on his Maine Rotary Tying website and wanted to give it a try. The body of the fly is micro chenille and I, too, like the segmented look it gives it. As to the endurance of chenille, perhaps more experienced tyers on this board will have some insight. Thanks again for your comments and I welcome comments to keep coming. You all will help me become a better tyer; that is my goal.

Mike Holt's site:
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