Post by Adirondackflytyer on May 3, 2011 22:21:52 GMT -5
The idea behind this pattern, according to John Barr, was to imitate the adult insect creeping out of the nymphal shuck.
Hook: TMC 2487 or 2488 (H) #16-24
Thread: 8/0 Iron Dun
Tail: Brown Spade Hackle Fibers
Abdomen: Olive Brown SuperFine Dubbing
Wingcase: Dark Dun Spade Hackle Fibers
Thorax: Grey Muskrat or Beaver Dubbing
Legs: Leftover tips of wingcase fibers
Hook: TMC 2487 or 2488 (H) #16-24
Thread: 8/0 Iron Dun
Tail: Brown Spade Hackle Fibers
Abdomen: Olive Brown SuperFine Dubbing
Wingcase: Dark Dun Spade Hackle Fibers
Thorax: Grey Muskrat or Beaver Dubbing
Legs: Leftover tips of wingcase fibers