This is an unusual dry fly that I made on a conversational whim (long story) that exceeded all expectations when it finally hit the water.
Hook: Mustad 94831 size 8 - 14
Tail: Ginger dry hackle fibers
Body: Beaver dubbing
Tinsel: Flat gold mylar
Wing: Bucktail tips
Hackle: Ginger dry fly hackle
Thread: 6/0
Pretty much a dry fly by construction techniques, though there are certain deviations to the classic shape and proportions. Lay in a solid foundation, cement, and place in tail fibers of the heftier hackle fibers from the base of the collar feather. Tie in the tinsel flat along the tail path. Dub the beaver fur onto the thread and wrap tightly, building a bulge, then tapering to half way. Repeat the bulge wrap and hitch securely wrap the tensile forward snugly, but not enough to compress the fur. It needs to remain bulky for the natural waterproof buoyancy of beaver fur to remain as prime flotation. Tie in the wing lightly, forming a V spread, like a wasp with wings slightly spread. Tie in the hackle and wrap 5 to 6 turns. Finish off with a wrap knot and cement.
Fish it like any dry fly not associated with a hatch. It definitely works better using solo tactics. If the wings are not balanced, it can cause tippet to twist in one direction, so periodically inspect the tippet during casts for signs of fly spin. This is a good summer fly, for when the diptera are at their peak. The wasp waist really strikes a nerve when it's hot.