Neil -

This is from Tom's article. Just not clear on the bold description of tying the wings.

"Pale Morning Dun Wet Spinner Style Two
  • Hook: TMC 101
  • Sizes: 16-20
  • Thread: Rusty or Sandy Dun 8/0 or 12/0
  • Tails: Lite Dun wet hen hackles, tied long
  • Abdomen: PMD Turkey Biot, wrapped
  • Wings: Lite Dun wet hen hackle, wrapped in the wing position and then the fibers are gathered into two bundles on either side in the spent position and posted: which is done by wrapping thread around the base of each wing. I use one size larger hackle for this type of imitation so that the wings will be the proper size.
  • Thorax: Dubbed, with muskrat or beaver fur, dyed PMD
Note: The posting of the wings keeps them from folding back along the body, thus ensuring the proper silhouette of the spinner that is barely sunk beneath the film. "

I posted this on the Fly Tying Forum and have a couple responses, one of which sounded pretty much like I interpretted Tom's technique, but I would like to hear from Tom when he has a chance.

John

P.S. Please tell Tom that I am one of his real fans. His contributions to the FAOL "weekly" editions have always been one of the highlights for me.