Not a whole lot of info on this fly; possibly originated along the Gallatin in the 40's. Precursor to the Goofus Bug, Horner Deer Hair, etc, which sired the Humpy.

hook - Mustad 9671 #6
thread - UTC 140 black
body - chenille yellow
tail/shellback - deer hair
hackle - grizzly

Part 1

mash barb, start thread; tie in rib and wrap back to bend




strip end of chenille, tie in, wrap to front








clean, stack, measure (tips shank length past bend) a clump of deer hair; trim butts/tie in