The Caddis Fly Invitational

[riffleriversteelheadslayer 0]

here is what I am tying its a cross between a Shark's caddis and a soft hackle caddis

[Horseshoes 0]

ok I am going to try, as in attempt, ' Cased-Caddis Larva' I think it is an Oliver Edwards? Sounds right, I happen to have some elk hair from the sunny pacific and thought I would use it. A good try deserves a good product.

[shadowfly 0]

I would like to join this swap if any one needs to invite someone I will take it Thank you

[fishingbobnelson 0]

I am tying my Wild Turkey Caddis, you can see it in the fly pattern database

[jburge 0]

 

Ha! I'd say that's a "dream" local fly. I'm dreaming of summers in Idaho/Montana

 

Do you fish Montana often?

 

Not nearly as often as I'd like. My brother (he has a home in Livingston) and I like to do our "gonzo" tours. We drive to a location, set up our shuttle, fish and drift until dark, find any close place to throw out a sleeping bag, and repeat the process each day for at least a week. I've had the privilege of fishing the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Bitterroot, Ruby, and Yellowstone rivers so far. I'm counting the days until summer.

[troutguy 0]

 

Ha! I'd say that's a "dream" local fly. I'm dreaming of summers in Idaho/Montana

 

Do you fish Montana often?

 

Not nearly as often as I'd like. My brother (he has a home in Livingston) and I like to do our "gonzo" tours. We drive to a location, set up our shuttle, fish and drift until dark, find any close place to throw out a sleeping bag, and repeat the process each day for at least a week. I've had the privilege of fishing the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Bitterroot, Ruby, and Yellowstone rivers so far. I'm counting the days until summer.

 

I went last year for the first time. Flew into Missoula. Stayed a week. Did a float trip down the Clark Fork one day with a guide from Grizzly Hackle, a couple days on the Big Hole, a couple days at a lake with grayling near Wisdom and a few days on Rocky Creek. I hope I get invited back again next year. I was amazing. Never been out west before.

[Dezod 0]

Pop in all the time to see what's going on here, but have been out of the swap scene for a bit. This is a great opportunity to get back after it.

 

Thanks cencal for the invite and I will send out an invite ASAP.

 

C

[fishingbobnelson 0]

Pop in all the time to see what's going on here, but have been out of the swap scene for a bit. This is a great opportunity to get back after it.

 

Thanks Jim for the invite and I will send out an invite ASAP.

 

C

 

Dezod, glad to have you back in a swap, looking forward to see what you tie.

[Dezod 0]

Avril has agreed to join our swap

 

C

 

 

[fly tryer 0]

Avril has invited me to join which I accept, I am honoured to be included. I will send an invitation tonight

 

Steve

[avril 0]

Thanks for the invite Dezod. Looking forward to this swap. Will post my fly choice soon. So many to choose from....

Glad you could join in Fly Tryer!

[lykos33 0]

Thanks for the invite Dezod. Looking forward to this swap. Will post my fly choice soon. So many to choose from....

Glad you could join in Fly Tryer!

 

Thanks for the invite Fly Tryer, accept and will see what I can come up with on the caddis to compare to all of the wonderful tiers on this one

[fishingbobnelson 0]

OK gang we are full. Due date will be March 2, 2012 What a great bunch of tyers in this swap. Looking forward to seeing these Caddis flies.

[lykos33 0]

I believe I shall attempt Old Hat's "X-Caddis" or something close too it.....like ANYONE can reproduce an Old Hat tie...

 

http://www.flytyingforum.com/pattern10254.html

[riffleriversteelheadslayer 0]

I know that feeling I did a dozen of his crippled baetis loved the looks of his hated mine but I will say they caught fish so even a bad replication of a masters design will still catch fish so no worries Murray you will do fine