A dark nymph pattern on an over sized hook (size 14). Thread is 8/0 black. Tail: Black hen hackle fibers. Body: Black ostrich herl tied in at tie in point for tail and wrapped forward to form abdomen. Wingcase: longer, webby black hen hackle barbs tied in where abdomen tied off (about half way up shank). Starling feather tied in by tip and densely wrapped forward to form thorax portion. Wingcase feather fibers pulled over top of wrapped Starling feather and tied off and thread head formed. A more traditional straight shanked nymph hook would provide nicer lines for this pattern. Was experimenting here. I like the fuzziness of the wingcase.
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