Similar in concept to the Lightning Bug Softhackle.

hook - Dai Riki 280 #10
underbody - .025 non-tox (optional)
thread - Danville 6/0 black
tail - pheasant tail
rib - x-small wire copper
tail - pheasant tail
abdomen - Uni-stretch orange
shellback/thorax - peacock herl
hackle - Indian hen


Part 1

mash barb, wrap shank with non-tox; cover with thread, tie in rib




measure (gap width past bend) some pheasant tail fibers; tie in/trim






tie in some peacock herl




tie in Uni-stretch; wrap to 2/3 mark, tie off/trim






pull peacock forward; tie off but don't trim




counterwrap abdomen with wire; helicopter end, cover with thread wraps