This old timey pattern comes from eastern Tennessee and is a favorite pattern for many anglers in the Southeastern U.S. It's a simple and fun pattern to tie and fish still find it appealing. Try varying some of the body floss colors for different effects.
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Recipe
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Hook · nymph 3X long sizes 10-16
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Thread · black
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Tail · natural guinea body feathers
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Case or shell back · ringneck pheasant tail fibers
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Body · yellow floss
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Rib · peacock herl (single strand)
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Hackle · furnace hen or webby furnace rooster hackle