Chauncey Lively’s pattern from the 60’s, used to imitate a non-aquatic Diptera found on the Au Sable in Michigan. This one’s a bit rough around the edges (thinner mono next time); more interested in getting the sequence right.
hook - WFC Model 11 #12
thread - UTC 140 tan/Danville 6/0 black
core - 15 lb mono
tail/abdomen - deer hair
thorax - peacock herl
wing - deer hair
hackle - grizzly/brown
Part 1
Make a loop in a length of mono
Start thread mid-shank, brush with Super Glue, tie in mono
Clean, stack a clump of deer hair; tie in, allowing the hair to encircle the shank, hook the loop onto the gallows
Spiral wrap the deer hair up the mono
And back down; trim mono and deer hair tips
Switch to black thread; tie in peacock herl
Wrap herl; tie off/trim