Hi ROR.......I tied one of these babies last night and after a few tries, came up with one that looks pretty dam good! After tying in the tail (ostrich and Angel Hair) I attached 2 marabou plumes by the tips and wrapped them from the tail to about the 2/3rd point of the shank. I used 2 plumes so the stems wouldnt be so thick at the tie off point. From there I wrapped "crosscut" rabbit strip (mine are about 3/16" wide) to the front leaving plenty of room at the eye to tie it off and wrap a head. I didnt put eyes on yet but the rabbit hide makes a good base for them.
I can't imagine any substitutes for these materials having the same "movement" in the water. This thing is really looks alive! Good luck...Jason