A gill-breathing, hot spot Pheasant Tail. Subbed hen hackle for PT on the tail to increase durability.

hook - Dai Riki 075 #12
thread - Danville 6/0 brown
tail - hen brown
rib - small wire copper
abdomen/shellback - pheasant tail
hot spot - holo tinsel red
thorax - dubbing hare's ear
breathers - Congo Hair cream

Part 1

mash barb, start thread at 2/3 mark; tie in rib, wrap to bend




measure (shank length) some hen fibers; tie in/trim






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






counterwrap rib; helicopter end, cover with thread wraps






tie in some more pt for wingcase