A very attractive pattern Ray.
You make tying the tapered body sound simple but it looks masterful to me

Will see whether a fish strikes back Ray

Hello DOUGSDEN!
I'm glad you like pattern and hook.
This week will tell if our trout like it too

All the best,
Tim (New Zealand).

Hook. Maruto C47BL #18
Thread. Danville's Flymaster 6/0 fawn
Hackle. Starling neck, half
Tail. Coc de Leon hen neck barbs
Body and thorax. Dark blend of possum and beaver in split thread

That's a beautiful tie. One I'd love to use in deeper, faster water

That's a nice blend Tom and a clever tie.
Will give it a whirl myself when no one is watching the food processor

I'd like to see this fly slip through the water Ray.
It must look like life itself. Very tasty!

What a treat to receive this. Thank you both for all your work!

That's a nice match with the hackle and tail. Well done

Regarding clips Hans, I'd rather be hairdresser to Gail Ann Dorsey than to Under Pressure