Wrap Bill's Body Braid forward to thread forming a body that is tapered at both ends, but larger at the front near hook eye. Tie off body braid and cut off excess. Bill Thompson recommends cutting a v-shaped notch at the front end of each of these strips to facilitate tying them in without creating a bulky head. Hold belly strip against hook. With a sharp bodkin, poke a hole in the center of the belly strip right where it would sit against the hook when tied in.
Poke hook through hole, bring belly strip up firmly against hook and tie in.
Use a minimum of tight thread wraps to attach. Tie in wing in similar fashion on top of body. Using a toothpick, spread a small amount of silicone sealer along the top of the body and continue applying sealer to skin side of belly strip. Press wing strip to the body and then to the belly strip, using your finger to remove any sealer that squeezes out. Repeat on other side of body.