Size 18 & 16 Caddis Pupa

[DUBBN]

I thought I would throw some smaller caddis patterns together. See how they work pre-runoff. I saw a couple caddis fluttering around the other day.

[letumgo]

Nice "hatch" Wayne. They look very effective. I'm looking forward to your stream report.

[tie2fish]

I cannot imagine those not working, Wayne. Like Ray, I anxiously await an account of your next float.

[DOUGSDEN]

Wayne,
They look....delicious! From a trouts point of view of course! Very real looking (in other words, a great imitation!) and we can only imagine how great they will do when thoroughly dunked! You are one talented tier Wayne! I too want to hear the stream results on these little jewels! I know these would knock the snot out of some big bluegill in my neck of the woods!
In awe for sure,
D.

[crazy4oldcars]

I agree, Doug! I'm going to cobble a few together and add 'em to my box to try.
(IF I ever get to go fishing. It went from too cold, to the creek running 12' above normal.)

Kirk

[DUBBN]

Thanks folks. According to my journals the fish should be turning on to caddis in the next few days.

[William Anderson]

I cannot imagine those not working, Wayne. Like Ray, I anxiously await an account of your next float.

Same here. I remember you fishing these last season but I don't recall how well you liked them. They look like amazing "food stuff" and should certainly find their mark. I'm glad you're getting out there.

w

[DUBBN]

Thanks William. Last year just before murky high water, and for about a month during the murky water, these patterns did very well for me.



I know in the photos these patterns look gaudy, but once the fur that is in split thread and the hackle collapses around the body, the color becomes very subdued.

[letumgo]

Nice!!!

[DUBBN]

Caught a lot of these guys today till lunch. Then the river turned to moss, and not a bite was had. Size 8 Stone nymph, and a size 18 caddis pupa. I w\swear I messed up all my photos today.