SBPatt 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 For a fly this size, you could use ultra chenille or one of those pre-made extended bodies, but for the bigger stuff like skwalas, goldens or salmonflies, the chenille wouldn't be big enough and these are kinda fun to make so why not? Just have to find the right platform for the plus size stones. hook - Dai Riki 135 #16 thread/rib - UTC 70 hopper yellow abdomen - extended body (DIY used here) thread GE Bath and Tub silicone Congo Hair pale yellow Stalcup Microfine Dubbing pale yellow wing - deer hair bleached hackle - light ginger There's a few different ways to make the body; here's one that's worked pretty well for me place needle in vise and coat with wax (Mucilin used here) start thread tie in some Congo Hair strands (or whatever synth yarn you care to use); keep it sparse cover with thread and trim insert needle into a tube of silicone and coat pull out some dubbing (longer-fibered synth stuff works best for me), let it touch needle and start rotating to create body; if you don't have a rotary vise, a variable speed drill works fine slide it off the needle, roll between fingers and trim mash down barb, attach thread lay body on top of hook (extend gap width past bend), tie in clean, stack a clump of deer hair, tie in (tips even with body) wrap forward to eye to create thorax; holding deer hair up, take a few wraps in front tie in hackle; wrap forward to eye, tie off, trim, half hitch x 2 and SHHAN trim deer hair butts, trim out hackle underneath Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites