Hook: Standard Hook 1X or 2X heavy
Size: 16 to 8 (can be tied in much smaller sizes – adjust hook and thread sizes)
Thread: 3/0 Monocord
Tail: Golden Pheasant
Hackle: Brown hen or grizzly
Abdomen: Peacock herl reinforced with metallic green rainbow thread
Head: Bead head is optional
Wing: Synthetic (numerous alternatives from soft and straight to kinky – experiment with various colors but keep it light)./ Use Diamond braid or micro crystal flash as the under wing