This is a cork bodied daddy longlegs that sits high on the water and evokes a response.
Hook: Mustad 94845 size 8-14
Thread: Monocord
Body: Balsa, oval
Legs: Horse mane
Glue: 5 minute epoxy
This is pretty simple to make, the legs being the real tricky part. Shape and slot the body with emory paper and razor knife. With a needle, apply 4 evenly spaced holes along each side of the body, pointing upward (away from the shank slot) at a 60° angle. Uneven spacing can cause horrendous tippet twist when casting. Wrap a base foundation and tie off with a wrap knot, cement. When dry, coat with epoxy and apply the body to the hook shaft. Dip the hair end in the epoxy and insert one strand in each hole before the epoxy firms. Do not try to do more than one at a time, as it's a race against the clock to set them in properly. Apply a kink in the legs, pointing them down and out. Try to make the bends as symmetrical as possible.
Short casts are to be expected with this fly. It is quite wind resistant, and forcing the cast will off balance the fly. So keep the approach as stealthful as possible and cast to opportune spots like holes and surface structure where the fish tend to hang out. Be ready for some very splashy strikes