A fly from the 50’s, attributed to Seattle’s Enos Bradner, creator of the Brad’s Brat. Weighted underbody optional.
hook - Dai Riki 280 #10
thread - Danville 6/0 black
tail - goose biots natural
abdomen - moose mane one light/one dark
thorax - peacock herl
hackle - partridge
Part 1
mash barb, start thread, wrap to point above barb
even tips on a pair of biots (convex opposed); measure (gap width past bend), tie in/trim butts, smooth with thread
tie in moose mane, wrap abdomen to 2/3 mark; tie off/trim, brush with Sally
tie in peacock
move thread to eye and tie in partridge by tip
