An interesting design from Brian Nelson. Original was tied with calf body hair wings; in this size that won't work for me. Not sold on this hackling method; may change things up a bit. Tied here as a PMD; change color/size to suit your needs.


hook - Dai Riki 125 #16
thread - Danville 6/0 pale yellow
tail - Congo Hair brown
rib - x-small wire copper
abdomen - pheasant tail
thorax - deer hair yellow
wing - Congo Hair pale yellow
hackle - ginger

Part 1

mash barb, start thread; make a dubbing loop




clean a clump of deer hair; trim tips an insert in clip




insert in loop, spin






wrap thorax; trim, as needed




tie in a hank of CH behind thorax; divide, post, take a few wraps at the base to set angle forward






tie in shuck and wire; fold shuck, wrap to bend, trim shuck ( shank length)