Basics; good practice to restore muscle memory. Tailwater fodder in smaller sizes; weight is optional.


hook ? Dai Riki 060 #12
thread - Danville 6/0 rusty brown
tail - pheasant tail
abdomen - brassie wire copper
thorax - peacock herl
shellback/legs - pheasant tail


Part 1

mash barb, start thread at 60% mark; wrap to bend







measure (gap width past bend) some pt fibers; tie in/trim










tie in wire







wrap wire forward (against pressure from bobbin to help keep wraps tight) to 60% mark; helicopter end/cover with thread










measure (hook point to eye) anoth clump of pt; tie in at eye, wrap back to 60% mark










tie in some peacock herl