It has proven itself on numerous midge hatches and the variations make it highly versatile. The basic idea is to use a couple of feather barbules such as from a pheasant tail, turkey, dyed turkey, etc. to create the body of the fly. The mini barbules that stick out from the sides of the larger barbules have proven to give a nice combination of movement and lifelike appearance to the body of the fly. The copper or other color wire ribbing provides strength over the top of the feather barbules and the bead head can be varied in color to suit local preferences or needs. Slip bead over end of hook and slide it around to just behind the eye.
Position hook in vise so that eye is slightly down.
This will hold bead in position just behind the eye and keep it from slipping back on you while you are tying. Start thread just behind the bead and take a couple of wraps. Wrap the thread over the wire and the hook working your way towards the back of the fly until you reach a position approx. You can now gently pull on the butts of the fibres to get the tail to the desired length. When you have got the tail the length that you desire take another tight turn over the first one.