Ben Furimski pattern; a fusion of the LaFontaine Spruce Fly and Puterbaugh Caddis. Pretty simple to tie; it'll ride pretty low but still float. Change colors to suit your needs.




hook - Dai Riki 305 #16
thread - Uni 8/0 tan
body - 2mm x 2mm foam tan
underwing - Congo Hair tan
wing - deer hair
head - deer hair, stacked/trimmed



Part 1



mash barb and attach thread; lay down a base for body tie-in









melt end of foam with a lighter and squeeze with pliers; measure for length (shank)







add a drop of Super glue to thread base and tie in foam







tie in a sparse hank of Congo Hair, fold back and tie down; trim to length













clean, stack a clump of deer hair; measure for length (body)







2 firm wraps (don't let it spin)







pull butts straight up and trim at an angle