Tied here by Matt O’Neal of Savage Flies.
Another Ed Shenk creation, the Letort Cricket is similar to his Letort Hopper but tied in all black to mimic the common cricket.
Materials
Hook: #10-16 dry fly
Thread: Black
Body: Black fur dubbing
Underwing: Turkey dyed black (or duck or goose slips)
Overwing: Black deer body hair
Head: Black deer body hair (spun)
