Lead wire Natural lead wire (0.025 in, most of the shank)
Goose biots Brown goose biots (2)
Brass wire Brassy (small, 4-5 in (rib))
Peacock herl Natural peacock herl (2 long strands)
Dry-fly hackle Brown hackle (1 feather, palmered)
UV resin Clear uv resin (one drop for the head)
How to tie it
Wrap 0.025 lead wire (one to two sizes heavier than normal for the hook) over almost the entire shank, then start the red thread, dam both ends of the lead, and cover it back to the bend.
Tie in two matched brown goose biots at the bend for a tail a full shank-length long. Start with one loose wrap slightly on your side so the biots roll to the top, then lock with tight wraps; trim and bury the butts.
Tie in the next three components in reverse order of wrapping. First catch in the brown hackle at the bend by a short bared stem, at a 45-degree angle.
Tie in 4-5 inches of small brass wire at the bend for the rib.
Snip the brittle first inch off two long peacock herls and tie them in at the bend.
Wrap the herls forward side by side (not roped) to about two eye-lengths behind the eye, keeping them corralled against the hanging thread at mid-shank so they don't spread; tie off and trim.
Counter-wrap the wire rib in evenly spaced open turns over the herl, tie off up front, and bury any sharp stub with a couple of loose wraps.
Palmer the brown hackle forward in open turns in the same direction as the herl; tie off at the front with about four wraps and trim.
Build a ramp and a big red thread head, a signature of the pattern, whip finish, and coat the head with UV resin for a big shiny red head.