knoxy 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 Saw Oliver Edwards at the British Fly Fair this year, and one of the patterns that struck me for its simplicity and effect was his caddis flies, which were tied with 'Magic Tape'. I haven't seen this effect before, and have tied a few up......They look great (simple yet realistic). To create the wings, dubbing or hair is placed on the sticky side of the tape. This will be on the underside of the wing. The tape can then be cut into a small rectangle, folded, and then cut into the shape of caddis wings. The top can then be coloured with marker pens, and glued if necessary. A dubbed body to the hook is then created, wing tied in, thorax tied in (i use peacock), and then hackle and antennae if you wish (you can use stripped hackle for the antennae/tusks)......Job done :hyst: You do not really have to go much above a size 12 for this pattern ( well i'm used to the chalkstreams, so a size that suits the river you use) Hope thats alright Tell me what you think! Best regards from England Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soft-hackle 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 The new edition of Selective Trout features a Tape - Wing Caddis which sounds similar. I've tied it, used it and find it effective. Mark PS, you must coat the upper portion of this wing with a glue product called "Seal-All". You can get it at hardware stores. It keeps the wing intact. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knoxy 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 Nice fly...I've only tried doing it with black, though must try some cinammon sedges...they look great! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtn 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 Knoxy, can you post pictures of the differnent stages of making the wing. I saw Oliver tie the pattern but I missed him making the wing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knoxy 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 I'll try to, though it may take me a while to put the pictures on the forum. I'll send you a PM when i've done it. I did not see all of the making of the wings, though i studied the finished wing in detail, and my wings seem to look just like his Cheers Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madfly 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 Has anyone tried using waxed paper for wings on sedges...the paper holds up fairly well in water and can be colored to match the pattern Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtn 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2006 Thanks Chris, Madfly I have never used wax aer on my wings where do you get it from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregg A 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2006 Theres a couple hundred guys smacking themselves in the forehead asking why they didnt think about that. Gott go find some of that tape. What is it normally used for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wilcara 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2006 Sticky tape - also, rolled up sticky side out it makes a mean stick caddis body... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knoxy 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2006 Morning I'll try to get the step by step up by Monday. Sorry for the delay, but we've just got a new camera!!! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtn 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2006 Any luck with the pictures yet Chris? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beadhead 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2006 http://www.magiclink.com/web/wesn/tape.htm Here is another tape wing caddis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beadhead 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2006 http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/f...081202fotw.html Here is another tape wing caddis I hope these help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beadhead 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2006 http://shop.siman.cz/cl1801735995.htm Here is Oliver Edwards tape wing caddis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites