Wrap the body next using three or four strands of peacock herl. The grizzly hen hackle tip wings should be tied in a flat V over the body extending about halfway down the length of the tail. Brown and grizzly hackle complete the fly along with a small head of olive thread. This allows the fly to float down in the surface film. The Deerfly may not be the best fly you will ever fish, but I can vouch for its effectiveness in many situations.
Few patterns have such a buggy appearance.
I now try it often when no hatches are visible. Next time you are bitten by a deerfly while fishing, don't curse it, why not tie on an imitation and make the best of it. You may be pleasantly surprised by the results.