Drawing more terrestrial inspiration from Russia. Tied using materials within easy reach; change color/size to suit your needs.

hook - Dai Riki 135 #8
thread - UTC 140 cream/Danville 6/0 brown
body - Ice Dub golden brown
shellback - 2mm foam tan
legs/wing - deer hair
head - dubbing brown
skullcap - 1mm foam brown


Part 1

mash barb/start thread at 3/4 mark; wrap to bend




stretch end of foam (gap width), cut to taper; brush shank with Super Glue, tie in






dub thread/dub body to 3/4 mark






pull foam forward; tie down/trim, cover with thread