A few changes to Michael Jensen’s version; dabbler-like.
hook ? Dai Riki 075 #8
thread - Danville 6/0 wine
tail - pheasant neck
rib - small oval tinsel gold
body - dubbing claret
hackle - hen black
cloak/wing - bronze mallard
Part 1
mash barb, start thread; wrap to bend
prep pheasant neck feather; tie in by tip, wrap, tie off/trim
tie in rib
dub thread/dub body
rib body; tie off/trim
rough it up a bit
Part 2
tie in (folded) hackle by tip; wrap, tie off/trim
even tips on a section of bronze mallard; strip off quill
measure (tips past bend), lay against hook, capture with soft loop, allowing it to roll around body as you wrap; trim butts
you could tie it off at this point if you’re looking for a sparser look but I was in the mood for a defined wing
strip off another segment of bronze mallard; fold (3 times for one this size)
measure (tips to tail) the wing; wax thread, spin it tight (for a bit more bite), tie in with a lot of tension to keep it from rolling, which it is prone to do
Part 3
trim butts, whip finish, SHHAN
Regards,
Scott