Deer Hair Cripple (Quigley style) SBS

[ScottP]

Giving the old Michigan style a NorCali flair. Changed up a few things from a pic I found on the interweb; swapped out teal flank tail for moose body. Probably should have used black thread for ribbing with a dark tail and grizzly hackle; next time.

hook - Dai Riki 300 #10
thread - UTC 140 rusty brown
tail - moose body hair
body - deer hair
rib - tying thread
wing - deer hair
hackle - grizzly


Part 1

mash barb, start thread at 2/3 mark; wrap to bend



clean, stack, measure (hook length) a clump of moose; tie in/trim






clean, stack, measure (tips just past bend) a clump of deer hair; trim butts, tie in with 2 soft loops, let it surround shank without releasing tips






spiral thread to bend




pull tight to flare tips, then spiral back, crossing previous wraps




clean, stack, measure (shank length) another, thicker clump of deer hair; tie in at eye, wrap butts back to 2/3 mark, trim

[ScottP]

Part 2

tie in hackle



wrap hackle, tie off/trim, half hitch x 2, SHHAN








trim out hackle underneath (optional)








Regards,
Scott

[jcampbell]

Nicely done! Good variation of the Robert's Drake used allot here in MI. There are several color variations that will work fine for this fly.