Developed by Harry Lemire in the mid-80's; described as a "damp waker". Tied here as an October Caddis; change colors to suit your needs. You could sub spun elk or deer hair for the collar/head if you're not into dealing with moose. Creating it with the dubbing loop isn't really that hard (waxing the thread helps, as the moose is a bit slippery); a lot easer for me than trying to spin that stuff and it makes a cool effect.


hook - Dai Riki 899 #6
thread - UTC 140 black
tag/rib - fine wire copper
body - dubbing burnt orange
underwing - fox squirrel tail
wing - hen back
collar/head - moose body hair


Part 1

mash barb, start thread, tie in wire, wrap to bend




wrap tag; tie off




dub thread/dub body




rib body; helicopter end/tie off




clean, stack, measure (tips to bend) some squirrel; tie in/trim






tie in hen wing, tent-style, tips just past the bend; tie off/trim