Convertible

Hook:#8-#14 Dai Riki 300 standard dry fly.
Thread:8/0 rust brown Uni.
Tail:Elk mane, one shank length.
Rib:Tying thread doubled.
Wing:White calftail. The trude wing is 11/2 shank lengths and the Wulff wing is one shank-length long.
Hackle:Grizzly and brown, 11/2 hook gaps.
Body:Fine tan dubbing over the rear 2/3 of hook shank.
Legs:Brown medium rubber legs, 21/2 shank lengths.

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