A few years back I was confronted with the problem that “large-foam body-big-wing-mayflies” used for grayling during drake hatches didn’t bring home the bacon. Take after takes was missed for days on end. The solution and the hook-ups came with this ever floating soft body Vulgata emerger.
Hook : Partridge K14A, Tiemco 212TR, barbless alternative Hanak H530BL
Tread : Textreme 8/0 Light brown
Body : Suede chenille Light brown
Wing : Foam cylinder 4mm White
Thorax : Hare’s ear dubbing