Minimalist tie; change color/size to suit your needs. Original has stripped hackle-stem antennae; your choice whether to use or not. Apologies for the dirty nails; replaced serpentine belt on the wife's van.


hook - Dai Riki 125 #14
thread - MFC 8/0 sand
abdomen - Ultra Chenille beige
wing - Congo Hair dun
indicator - Parapost Yarn hot orange
hackle - barred cream


Part 1


mash barb, start thread, tie to point above point




flame taper the end of chenille




measure (gap width past bend) and tie in






tie in a hank of CH




and indicator




tie in hackle




wrap hackle, tie off/trim, half hitch x 2, SHHAN