niveker 0 Report post Posted August 4 22 hours ago, cencalfly said: Next up: Fall Caddis Waking Fly Do you have a link for that pattern, or do you mean a general waking October caddis pattern? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cencalfly 0 Report post Posted August 4 3 hours ago, niveker said: Do you have a link for that pattern, or do you mean a general waking October caddis pattern? A general Oct Caddis waking fly will do. I however was thinking of something down the line of a non-tube version of this: In yellow I think this would also make a good hopper pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted August 4 pattern list 2024 updated Challenge Thread Fly Pattern List - 2024 - The Fly Tying Bench - Fly Tying (flytyingforum.com) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted August 5 Thanks Norm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted August 5 On 8/4/2024 at 10:04 AM, cencalfly said: A general Oct Caddis waking fly will do. I however was thinking of something down the line of a non-tube version of this: Thanks. Yeah, that image came up on my search. Muddler-like. On 8/3/2024 at 7:43 AM, cencalfly said: Next up: Fall Caddis Waking Fly I'll take it. I've got a vague idea in mind, give me a day or two to see what falls off the vise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted August 7 Waking October Caddis Hook: #12, GCO terrestrial Thread: Brown, 8/0 Body: Mix of Australian possum dyed burnt orange and FTD gold arctic snow (for the flash) @ 70/30, in a dubbing loop - probably will use a rib next time. Underwing: Moose mane Wing: Paired quills from a hen pheasant Head: Deer hair, leaving a few long hairs for a sparse collar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted August 7 We'll keep the caddis coming - next challenge: Leiser's Woodchuck Caddis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted August 7 Leiser's Woodchuck Caddis I'll take it, time to get back to the vise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cencalfly 0 Report post Posted August 8 3 hours ago, niveker said: Waking October Caddis Hook: #12, GCO terrestrial Thread: Brown, 8/0 Body: Mix of Australian possum dyed burnt orange and FTD gold arctic snow (for the flash) @ 70/30, in a dubbing loop - probably will use a rib next time. Underwing: Moose mane Wing: Paired quills from a hen pheasant Head: Deer hair, leaving a few long hairs for a sparse collar. That'll hunt. Nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted August 8 Leiser's Woodchuck Caddis Hook- Mustad 94840(14), thread- white head colored orange with sharpie, body- seal-ex blend, hackle- Cree Next fly- Morrish Hopper a favorite for August Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouttramp 0 Report post Posted August 8 I will take the moorish hopper. Nice job on the caddus all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted August 9 21 hours ago, cphubert said: Leiser's Woodchuck Caddis Nicely done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouttramp 0 Report post Posted August 10 Moorish hopper size 2x long tri color foam body orange foam over wing barred med. crazy legs Since it’s hopper season, let’s stay with hoppers. NEXT FLY MORNINGWOOD SPECIAL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted August 12 On 8/10/2024 at 10:47 AM, Trouttramp said: Moorish hopper Nice job- I like the profile Morrish hopper gives to the fish, in larger sizes it's a great dropper fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted August 13 On 8/10/2024 at 10:47 AM, Trouttramp said: MORNINGWOOD SPECIAL I'll take it while I'm busy playing with foam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites