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All the caddis nymphs, pupas and so on. I like the way it wraps flat on the hook. Check out caddis nymph pupa by Davie McPhail on utube.

Recently stumbled onto Davie McPhails caddis videos. He uses an adhesive backed lead tape rather than wire and after using it myself, I like the way it wraps. Problem is, once applied and bound with thead... the adhesive squeezes out thru the thread, leaving a sticky mess. I dont see this on his videos. Maybe my tape is just too old or just some no name brand I picked up at a fly show. Any thoughts?