I started playing around with an Intruder style fly inspired by the Akroyd. Tried to use the same or similar materials and color scheme but with the more modern intruder body style and hang back hook rigging.

Couple of versions, one with JC wing and the other with grizzly. Added some yellow rhea and some silver crystal flash in the tail and a turn of marabou at the head. Used some amherst instead of mallard flank for it's the longer barbs shooting for a longer more slinky fly.














I think I like the idea, but I have a ways to go to refine the pattern. A lot of the detail in the body is lost and probably not worth the effort. Perhaps I'll try a few more of the classic patterns in a more modern "style." Kinda fun.
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