View Original Forum Topic


Current Tags for This Pattern
/ bead / biot / Black / Caddis / Nymph / olive / Partridge / Turkey /

Caddis Nymph

 
tied by lanvaettir
Fly Type: Nymphs,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Southwest US,
Imitation: Caddis Flies,
Material List:
Scud Hook size 14-20
Black Thread 6/0
Large Gold Bead
1-3 Green Glass Beads
Olive Turkey Biot
Hen or Partridge Hackle

Tying Instructions: Place gold bead on hook.
Place hook in vise.
Backfill gold bead with thread.
Place glass beads on hook.
Wrap hook to curve and tie in turkey biot curved side facing up.
Wrap biot to base of beads and tie down.
Tie in hackle between glass beads and gold bead and wrap 3-4 times.
Tie off and whip finish.

Presentation Tips: This fly fishes well in riffles and shallow water (1-3 feet) especially during the early hatch.
Try red and orange beads too.