Still awaiting AlanB's pattern of a Small Western Green Drake.
I thought I might apply the Zelon to such a Flav pattern for the faster water.
While tying this, I was reminded of a ribbing technique I learned from Bob Jacklin that I never see the "famous" tiers employ in their videos which involves ribbing a fly.
Bob's tip is to make at least one wrap of the dubbing BEHIND the ribbing material before dubbing forward. His belief is that it made the ribbing more "natural" looking. I try to remember to do that when ribbing a fly. Not sure how much difference it makes, but he made a point of mentioning it, so I follow that advice.
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