Sure, and thanks for the interest!Originally Posted by lastchance
First, I tie it on a dry fly hook. I find that size 14 is the most effective. I have tried smaller and they work, but the size 14 works the most consistently.
The ribbing is gold mylar
The abdomen and thorax are formed with a dubbing I make from an antron material sold under the brand name of Dazzle Aire. I used to get it at a Ben Franklin store. When that source dried up, I found it being sold on ebay. The skeins I buy are a variegated version which have a number of colors.
I cut the antron yarn in 3/4 inch pieces and put them in a coffee grinder and grind until I have a nice "fluffy" and "airy" mixture.
The thorax is tied more softly than the abdomen.
The hackle is a partridge feather.
The head is peacock hearl followed by a bead head or just a whip finish.
Again, thanks for your interest and compliments!!!
Byron Haugh
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