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