'Magic tape' caddis

[knoxy 0]

This is the second time i've posted this today due to the hacker problem, so hope it works :hyst:

 

Below i have included the images to creating the caddis. Comments on the procedure and finished fly would be great!!!

 

 

 

[mtn 0]

Hey Chris, what dubbing are you using to coat the tape with? Also does the fly have a body or is it just the hook shank?

 

Thanks

[knoxy 0]

As its a black fly, i have used mole (sorry that i haven't stated), though just vary the dubbing to the colour of the fly. You can use just a bare hook shank, though i have used a body of black dubbing.

 

Hope this helps

Best regards

 

Chris

[knoxy 0]

Just wondering what people think of the finished fly and the procedure.

Comments would be nice !

 

Chris

[oatka 0]

Ok, here's a free comment on your fly.

 

Nice fly. I like it.

 

Do you have any problem with the dubbing on the wing falling off once it's wet?

[knoxy 0]

I haven't actually tried fshing the fly yet!!!

I saw it been tied at the british fly fair. The bottom can be coated in floo glue or similar.

 

Thanks for the comment. It does have a few technical errors, but at 16, i have many more years to refine them!!

 

Chris

[oatka 0]

Maybe a second piece of tape on the other side would do the trick. Let us know how it fishes.

[knoxy 0]

Good idea....I'll let you all know how it fishes. Caddis hatches have finished on the chalkstreams, though i'll give it a float and see what happens !!!!