The step by step instructions:
1. Cast on at the back of the hook with Uni Thread Fire Orange 8/0, making a small hot spot at the bend. Cast off, and coat with UV resin, set with UV torch.
2. Cast on again behind the hook eye with Uni Black 8/0 thread, and wind down to the hot spot in open turns. Tie in a goose biot by the tip.
3. Place a tiny drop of super glue (C.A) at the tie in point, then return your thread up to the eye.
4. Using a pair of hackle pliers, wind the goose biot up the shank in touching turns, pushing the superglue as you do. Tie it off, and trim off any excess.
5. Take a few fibers of Golden Pheasant cheek, died red, and tie in under the shank as legs. Trim off excess.
6. Take a single strand of peacock hearl, and tie in by the tip, winding forward to create a thorax up to just before the hook eye.
7. Take a small partridge feather from the shoulder of the cape, and tie in by the point. Folding the fibers back as you go, wind on 1-1.5 turns and secure with thread.
8. Build a small, tidy head with thread, cast off, and cover with UV resin. Set with your torch.
All done.
Fish a couple of these on droppers, with a damsel pattern on the point during the warmer months. Retrieve it slowly, around the weeds on a floating line or midge tip line. I crush the barbs on mine, however you can tie it on a Hanak H260BL if you want to stay barbless.
Remember to hang this fly as you retrieve. You can get some explosive takes when you begin to move it again after the hang. Its a great pattern for picky or pressured fish.
Happy tying,
Regards,
Tied by: Steve Grace