Brown Dredgebug (variation) SBS

Supposedly a dragonfly nymph; original tied with a chenille head.

hook - Dai Riki 280 #6
underbody - non-tox .025 (optional)
thread - Danville 6/0 brown
rib - x-small wire copper
body - peacock herl
hackle - partridge
wing - flank (widgeon?) brown
head - aftershaft brown

Part 1

mash barb, wrap shank with non-tox, cover with thread; tie in rib

tie in peacock; twist around thread, wrap to front of underbody, tie off/trim

counterwrap rib; helicopter end, cover with thread

tie in partridge by tip; wrap, tie off/trim

Part 2

measure (tip a bit past the bend) wing; tie in/trim

split thread, insert aftershaft, spin

moisten fingers/stroke back

wrap, tie off/trim, whip, SHHAN

Regards,
Scott