Brit lake pattern, although this is going to be used on a few tailwaters this spring (pink biots?).

hook - Dai Riki 305 #18
thread - Gudebrod 10/0 brown
rib - x-small wire gold
tail/abdomen/wingcase - pheasant tail
flashback - medium tinsel pearl
thorax - peacock
gills/hotspot - biot yellow


Part 1


mash barb, start thread, tie in rib, wrap back to point above barb




measure (shank length) some pt fibers; tie in and wrap forward to 2/3 mark






fold pt fibers back, tie in tinsel and wrap back to tail






wrap pt forward to 2/3 mark; tie off/trim




pull tinsel over back; tie off/trim




counterwrap wire; helicopter end/tie off