Could be anything - caddis emerger, stonefly, spruce moth, etc. depending on size, color and how many cups of coffee consumed (2 here). Original was tied with hen hackle legs, pheasant aftershaft used here just to see; your choice. Similar to Harry Mason's Snowshoe Caddis http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flyt...tw20090720.php

hook - Dai Riki 280 #16
thread - MFC 8/0 sand
underbody - opalescent mylar medium
abdomen - midge tubing tan
underwing - Midge Krystal Flash pearl
wing - snowshoe rabbit foot cream
legs - aftershaft feather (in split-thread)
head - snowshoe rabbit cream (in split-thread)


Part 1

mash barb, start thread at 2/3 mark; tie in tubing, wrap back to bend and return thread to tie-in




tie in tinsel, wrap to bend and back; tie off/trim






pull tubing tight and wrap abdomen; tie off/trim




tie in KF; fold back






clip a clump of snowshoe rabbit, even tips, measure (tips to bend); tie in/trim






prep aftershaft