Ben Furimski pattern; a fusion of the LaFontaine Spruce Fly and Puterbaugh Caddis. Pretty simple to tie; it'll ride pretty low but still float. Change colors to suit your needs.
hook - Dai Riki 305 #16
thread - Uni 8/0 tan
body - 2mm x 2mm foam tan
underwing - Congo Hair tan
wing - deer hair
head - deer hair, stacked/trimmed
mash barb and attach thread; lay down a base for body tie-in
melt end of foam with a lighter and squeeze with pliers; measure for length (shank)
add a drop of Super glue to thread base and tie in foam
tie in a sparse hank of Congo Hair, fold back and tie down; trim to length
clean, stack a clump of deer hair; measure for length (body)
2 firm wraps (don't let it spin)
pull butts straight up and trim at an angle
left these a bit long (first time tying this fly; adjustments will be made)
flip fly over; clean another sparse clump of deer hair, tie in, allow it to flair but not spin
repeat for top and bottom
half hitch x 2, SHHAN, trim head
same fly on an emerger hook (Dai Riki 125)
