SBPatt 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 Charlie Brooks' Green rockworm (Rhyacophila for the entomologically inclined). This bug, in one form or another is pretty widespread throughout the country. Pretty easy to tie, as most of Charlie's patterns are; switch the colors/sizes and it'll imitate a number of caddis. Tied with the Yellowstone area in mind; ask Bob Jacklin how important his own green rockworm pattern is [MEDIA=youtube]K2Z_G1skm6A[/MEDIA] hook - Mustad 3906B #12 thread - MFC 8/0 olive rib - x-fine wire gold butt - yarn fluoro green abdomen - rabbit/angora goat mix green thorax/wing (?) - ostrich herl grey legs - partridge mash barb, tie in rib and wrap back to point above barb tie in a piece of fluoro green yarn dub thread, double over thread to make a dubbing loop (original pattern called for yarn; if you have some in this color, feel free to use it) twist dubbing loop and wrap body; leave some space up front counterwrap rib through body; helicopter end and tie off tie in a couple ostrich herls; leave the ends long over the back twist front ends with thread and wrap thorax; tie off trim ostrich (shank length) and butt prep partridge feather and tie in by tip wrap partridge, tie off/trim, half hitch x 2, SHHAN Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecberr 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2017 I love your work. great tying, great photos, great writeup. Keep it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites