Saw Dennis Collier's tie over on Hans' site; simplified version of a great attractor. Change colors to suit your needs; golden pheasant tippets for the tail look cool. Original pattern calls for wire rib - skipped here (if I was going to rib, I'd use rootbeer, gold or copper Krystal Flash) hook - Dai Riki 280 #8 thread - UTC 140 tan Tail - Amherst pheasant tippets body- dubbing tan (Aussie 'possum here) underwing - Krystal Flash pearl wing - calf tail white legs - rubber medium cornsnake head - elk Mash down barb and attach thread at head (gap width) cut, clean and stack a clump of elk hair; measure for length (hook shank) trim to length, hold clump on top of hook 2 soft loops right behind hook eye pull tight and allow hair to spin trim butts separate a clump of pheasant tippet fibers measure for length (1/3 shank) and tie in at point above hook barb apply dubbing (you'll want it pretty heavy) dub tapered body up to base of head tie in some strands of Krystal Flash fold back and wrap down cut, clean and stack a clump of calf tail measure for length (I try to go 1/2 the tail) and tie in 1 hook gap distance back from eye trim butts and brush with Sally push hair at head back with finger (try to ensure even distribution around hook) pull fibers back over body and tie down tie in leg on near side and far whip finish, SHHAN trim out the bottom hair and go fish Regards, Scott
