A hackled comparadun with a western flare; a bit more floatable than the standard. Tied here as an Adams; change colors to suit your needs.


hook - Dai Riki 320 #12
thread - UTC 140 dun
tail - moose body
abdomen/thorax - rabbit grey
wing - mule deer
hackle - brown/grizzly




Part 1

mash barb, start thread at 75% mark







clean, stack, measure (shank length) a clump of deer hair







trim to length; 2 soft wraps, pull firmly and allow hair to flair on top of the hook










take a few wraps through the butts, push wing up and set with wraps in front; if the wing doesn't fan to something close to 180 degrees, help it with your fingers










clean, stack, measure (shank length) a clump of moose hair; tie in/trim, cover with thread