Vintage dragonfly pattern. Alternative to rabbit/seal fur strip versions.
hook - Dai Riki 280 #10
underbody - non-tox .025
thread - Danville 6/0 brown
rib - small wire gold (twisted - optional; thought it looked cool)
body - pheasant aftershaft
hackle - partridge
Part 1
wrap front 1/3 of shank with non-tox; tie in thread, tie in wire loop, wrap to bend
twist wire tight
create thread loop; wax
insert aftershaft feathers, spin, moisten
wrap forward; repeat, as needed, to fill up the shank (this one took 4 separate loops)
counterwrap rib, helicopter end, cover with thread