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