Worstcaster 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 I know it's not an issue until summer, but what is the difference between a caddis larvae and pupa? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockworm 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Caddisflies, unlike mayflies, have four stages of development: egg, larva, pupa and adult. The larval form for the most part resembles a caterpillar or maggot. In some species the larva is hidden within a case of stones or sticks or leaves. In others, the larva roams free. In either case, when the larva is finished growing it enters a quiescent phase called the pupa. The pupa does not feed or show much outward activity. The pupal stage for the caddisfly is the equivalent of the coccoon (or crysalis) stage for the moth (or butterfly). Within the pupa the insect is changing from the worm-like larva to the winged insect. When these changes are complete the pupal case fills with gas, causing the pupa to rise to the water's surface. The gas also helps the emerging caddisfly split and crawl out of the pupal husk. Its wings quickly unfurl and the adult flies off to find a safe place to rest until it is time for mating to begin. As for tying flies to imitate them: There are a great many patterns for the larval stage; ranging from the naked green rockworm to the fully-cased strawman or the epoxy-and-pebble-cased larva. (As always, it helps to have photographs and know the size of the naturals you are imitating.) The pupae are all actually fairly similar and resemble the adult in size. Legs and antennae are not apparent because they are confined beneath the pupal husk. The wings are also confined beneath wingcase. Apart from Lafontaine's Deep Pupae, there are not many good patterns for the caddis pupa. There are a great many more patterns for the emerging insect, which may be considered the endpoint of the pupal stage. The emerger resembles the adult, but with reduced wings. Excellent descriptions and matching patterns can be found in Lafontaine's Caddisflies and Shweibert's Nymphs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 rockworm covered it well :headbang: :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stony 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Rockworm LaFontaine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worstcaster 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Thanks, that should help me figure out a pattern by then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stony 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2008 Update on the Swap Club. One of our tyers had to drop out due to personal circumstances. He will not be able to complete this months swap or the rest of the years swaps. I will PM fcflyguy as he is alternate 1. 1. Stony 2. riffleriversteelheadslayer 3. RDL 4. Pelhament 5. shenandoahangler 6. juice 7. 8. rockworm 9. Worstcaster 10. ronc23 Alternates 1. fcflyguy ******** 2. chrisfish 3. PBSlinger 4. pheasanttail65 5. Here is the schedule: February - Streamer - Due Date - 2/29 March - Any Nymph - Due Date - 3/31 April - Any Dry - Due Date - 4/30 May - Caddis Larvae - Due Date - 5/31 June - Caddis Pupa - Due Date - 6/30 July - Caddis Adult - Due Date - 7/31 August - Mayfly Emerger - Due Date - 8/31 September - Mayfly Dun - Due Date - 9/30 October - Mayfly Spinner - Due Date - 10/31 November - Any Fly You Want To Tie - Due Date - 11/30 December - Any Fly That You Have Never Tied Before - Due Date - 12/31 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stony 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2008 fcflyguy can't do it. Messaging Chrisfish as he is alternate #2 1. Stony 2. riffleriversteelheadslayer 3. RDL 4. Pelhament 5. shenandoahangler 6. juice 7. 8. rockworm 9. Worstcaster 10. ronc23 Alternates 1. fcflyguy 2. chrisfish****** 3. PBSlinger 4. pheasanttail65 5. Here is the schedule: February - Streamer - Due Date - 2/29 March - Any Nymph - Due Date - 3/31 April - Any Dry - Due Date - 4/30 May - Caddis Larvae - Due Date - 5/31 June - Caddis Pupa - Due Date - 6/30 July - Caddis Adult - Due Date - 7/31 August - Mayfly Emerger - Due Date - 8/31 September - Mayfly Dun - Due Date - 9/30 October - Mayfly Spinner - Due Date - 10/31 November - Any Fly You Want To Tie - Due Date - 11/30 December - Any Fly That You Have Never Tied Before - Due Date - 12/31 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisfish 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2008 Heck ya! thanks for havin me everyone. i'll get started on a ntmph strait away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juice 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2008 Sweet, you got in after all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2008 welcome chris glad to have yah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stony 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2008 Awesome, chrisfish filled in. Thanks. 1. Stony 2. riffleriversteelheadslayer 3. RDL 4. Pelhament 5. shenandoahangler 6. juice 7. chrisfish 8. rockworm 9. Worstcaster 10. ronc23 Alternates 1. fcflyguy 2. chrisfish****** 3. PBSlinger 4. pheasanttail65 5. Here is the schedule: February - Streamer - Due Date - 2/29 March - Any Nymph - Due Date - 3/31 April - Any Dry - Due Date - 4/30 May - Caddis Larvae - Due Date - 5/31 June - Caddis Pupa - Due Date - 6/30 July - Caddis Adult - Due Date - 7/31 August - Mayfly Emerger - Due Date - 8/31 September - Mayfly Dun - Due Date - 9/30 October - Mayfly Spinner - Due Date - 10/31 November - Any Fly You Want To Tie - Due Date - 11/30 December - Any Fly That You Have Never Tied Before - Due Date - 12/31 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stony 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 We are going to have another drop-out on this swap. shenandoahangler got into an accident and his arm is in extremely bad shape. Let's all hope he gets better soon. I have messaged PBSlinger as he is the next alternate in the swap. Since shenandoahangler already got his flies in for March, the next alternate gets to start out for April's swap. 1. Stony 2. riffleriversteelheadslayer 3. RDL 4. Pelhament 5. 6. juice 7. chrisfish 8. rockworm 9. Worstcaster 10. ronc23 Alternates 1. fcflyguy 2. chrisfish 3. PBSlinger******** 4. pheasanttail65 5. Here is the schedule: February - Streamer - Due Date - 2/29 March - Any Nymph - Due Date - 3/31 April - Any Dry - Due Date - 4/30 May - Caddis Larvae - Due Date - 5/31 June - Caddis Pupa - Due Date - 6/30 July - Caddis Adult - Due Date - 7/31 August - Mayfly Emerger - Due Date - 8/31 September - Mayfly Dun - Due Date - 9/30 October - Mayfly Spinner - Due Date - 10/31 November - Any Fly You Want To Tie - Due Date - 11/30 December - Any Fly That You Have Never Tied Before - Due Date - 12/31 If you would be interested in getting into this swap as an alternate, go ahead and sign up. We have two more alternates available but you never know what life may swing at you. If PBSlinger doesn't sign up, then we only have one more alternate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stony 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Alrighty then, PBSlinger will not be able to get in on this. Last alternate is up to bat. 1. Stony 2. riffleriversteelheadslayer 3. RDL 4. Pelhament 5. 6. juice 7. chrisfish 8. rockworm 9. Worstcaster 10. ronc23 Alternates 1. fcflyguy 2. chrisfish 3. PBSlinger 4. pheasanttail65******* 5. Here is the schedule: February - Streamer - Due Date - 2/29 March - Any Nymph - Due Date - 3/31 April - Any Dry - Due Date - 4/30 May - Caddis Larvae - Due Date - 5/31 June - Caddis Pupa - Due Date - 6/30 July - Caddis Adult - Due Date - 7/31 August - Mayfly Emerger - Due Date - 8/31 September - Mayfly Dun - Due Date - 9/30 October - Mayfly Spinner - Due Date - 10/31 November - Any Fly You Want To Tie - Due Date - 11/30 December - Any Fly That You Have Never Tied Before - Due Date - 12/31 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stony 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Finally, we have our 10th tyer. Thanks for hopping on professori. If anybody else is interested in being an alternate, please sign up right here. 1. Stony 2. riffleriversteelheadslayer 3. RDL 4. Pelhament 5. professori 6. juice 7. chrisfish 8. rockworm 9. Worstcaster 10. ronc23 Alternates Here is the schedule: February - Streamer - Due Date - 2/29 March - Any Nymph - Due Date - 3/31 April - Any Dry - Due Date - 4/30 May - Caddis Larvae - Due Date - 5/31 June - Caddis Pupa - Due Date - 6/30 July - Caddis Adult - Due Date - 7/31 August - Mayfly Emerger - Due Date - 8/31 September - Mayfly Dun - Due Date - 9/30 October - Mayfly Spinner - Due Date - 10/31 November - Any Fly You Want To Tie - Due Date - 11/30 December - Any Fly That You Have Never Tied Before - Due Date - 12/31 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisfish 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2008 bump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
