Generic softhackle; change colors to suit your needs.

hook - Mustad 9671 #10
thread - MFC 8/0 sand
rib - small copper wire
tail - mallard dyed woodduck
abdomen - dubbing ginger
thorax - aftershaft feather
hackle - partridge

Part 1

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




measure (gap width past bend) some mallard; tie in/trim butts






dub thread, dub tapered body






counter-wrap rib; helicopter end/tie off






prep aftershaft (pheasant used here)