Found this on a U.K. site; never thought about using a PT as a baitfish imitation.


hook ? Dai Riki 280 #10
thread - Danville 6/0 brown
tail - Krystal Flash pearl
rib - Mirage Flash opal
abdomen/shellback- pheasant tail
thorax - Ice Dub pearl
hackle - partridge

Part 1

mash barb, start threads the 2/3 mark, tie in KF, fold and wrap to bend; trim (gap width past bend)






tie in rib




tie in pt, wrap to 2/3 mark; tie off/trim






counter wrap rib; tie off/trim






tie in some more pt




dub thorax