An emerger or stillborn, depending if you see the glass as half full/empty; change colors to suit your needs.


hook - Dai Riki 320 #14
thread - MFC 8/0 sand
shuck - Congo Hair beige
abdomen - dubbing hare's ear
shellback - razor foam tan (original used packing foam)
rear hackle - barred cream
front hackle - partridge (original used mallard flank; my supply in smaller sizes is lacking)

Part 1

mash barb, start thread, tie in CH, fold back, wrap to bend






trim foam strip (about 1/2 gap width); tie in






dub thread/dub body






pull foam forward; tie off/trim