Part 2

measure (tips a bit past the bend) a pair of hackle tips; strip stems, tie in (I've seen the fly tied with the hackle on top of the head/collar but like how it looks surrounded by the deer hair; your choice)








push the deer hair back; try to ensure even distribution around the shank




pull back tight, 2 soft loops, tighten thread slowly/firmly






whip, SHHAN (some thinned vinyl cement on the head improves durability), trim antennae








Regards,
Scott