There are flies which not only catch your eye but appeal to something deeper... This little tube fly with a weighted cone body is one of my favorites. It's featured in 2 sets of forum discussions on the Salmon Fishing Forum. Sloggi's step-by-step is provided in the 2nd set.
Bob Popovics' FLEX Fleye uses Tuffleye FLEX over a synthetic wing like Steve Farrar's Blend (with a little angel hair topping) over a tuft of fleece. Many variations, way cool and effective.
Want to see more of Popovics and Farrar? Try the ASWF site.
Writing most of my life. Fly tying started with the Rhody Fly Tyers many years ago. School teacher, custom rod builder, web page designer. Diagnosed with a rare genetic illness which has hammered the lungs, putting a big crimp in much of my life. But rekindled an even bigger appreciation . . .