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.
The fish are always right.