Natural version (for all the foam haters out there)


hook - Tiemco 5212
thread - UTC 140 burnt orange
tail/back - deer hair
body - deer hair orange
hackle (body) - ginger
hackle (front) - brown


Part 1


mash barb, attach thread at back end and wrap back to point above barb (leave tag end long)







clean a clump of deer hair (no need to stack, trim to length)







2 soft loops then allow to spin; pack it tight with fingernails







repeat







and again







flip it over on it's back, lay a razor blade on hook eye and push straight back










have at it with your favorite cutting implements; taper body (looks like I came up a bit chubby on this one)







tie in body hackle, wrap to the back and tie off with tag end of thread (not sure if this is the best way; may start at the back next time and go forward)