Original has grey ostrich herl thorax; left mine back in VA and the flyshops were closed, so I subbed a partridge aftershaft feather. Tied here as a baetis; swap components to suit your needs.

hook - Dai Riki 320 #18
thread - MFC 8/0 olive
shuck - Z-lon brown
abdomen - goose biot olive brown
wingcase/legs - Krystal Flash pearl
thorax - aftershaft feather


Part 1

Mash down barb, start thread, tie in shuck and wrap back to bend; trim (gap width)

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moisten biot and tie in (notch side up for smooth/segmented effect, down for raised rib; your choice); wrap forward, tie off and trim






tie in 4 KF strands




insert aftershaft feather into clip (as is, the feather barbs are too long, so I'll only use part of one side)






split thread, insert clip; slowly remove, trapping feather