Hans -

You say: "Make an even number of layers of floss, Usually two, but you could do more. I.e. start close to the eye of the fly and wrap towards the bend, and then back up. This avoids the lump, which invariably marks the start of a single layer floss approach.

Make sure the floss body is "butted" at the bend of the hook by another material to stop the strands from sliding beyond the point you want the floss section to end."

How do you butt the floss at the bend of the hook in a fly like this? -- do anything other than the previously tied in tail feathers?

(I also agree with Scott that's it's nice to see you back.)

John