Pattern

Hook - Dry fly hook brand and size are tier's choice. I like Daiichi No. 1180, size Nos. 14 and 16.

Thread - 8/0 (70 denier) thread. I use a light gray, but any color will work.

Wing post - Red polypropylene yarn.

Tail - None.

Body - Floss color of choice.

Hackle - Grizzly dry fly quality.

Tying tips

Pinch the barb and dress the front third of the hook shank with tying thread. Tie in the wing post. Wrap in front of the post to stand the post upright. Wrap around the post with the tying thread, which will make the post stiff enough to wrap the hackle around it. Tie in the floss just behind the wing post and bind it down with the tying thread to the bend of the hook. At times, I will even go down around the hook bend slightly. Wrap the floss forward forming the body. Wrap the floss to the front of the wing post to the eye of the hook forming the head of the fly. Wrap the floss back to the wing post. Hold the floss upright along the wing post and bind it down on the wing post with the tying thread. The hackle is now ready to tie in place on the wing post. As you look at the hackle the barbs should face upward. This means the dull side of the hackle will be upright. This will allow the fly to float lower in the water film. Wrap the hackle from the top of the post to the body of the fly. Tie the hackle off around the wing post just above the body. Now a whip finish is tied around the wing post and hackle. Four or five wraps with the whip tool is all that is needed.

Last lines

"We fish for pleasure; I for mine, you for yours."