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Black and Tan Caddis
Hook - Daiichi 1150 / Size 14
Thread - 8/0 UNI-Thread (Rusty Dun)
Hackle - Starling Body Hackle (Natural/Iridescent Black)
Abdomen - Under wraps (Rusty Dun Tying thread) / Over wraps (1/8" Clear Scud Back) - wrapped with slowly reducing tension to form segmentation
Throrax - Tan Peacock Herl (reinforced in a thread dubbing loop)
Dorsal Color - the top of the thorax has been colored black, with a fine Sharpie permanent marker, to provide a small area with additional contrast.

That's a really nice design for the hordes of tan/gray caddis pupa. I especially like the tan peacock, something I haven't tried but should look into it. It's very convincing in this pattern. Lovely taper and nice contrast with the dark hackle. Is this a weighted pattern? I would like to see this one at every level in the water column. Beautiful.

PETA is gonna want that outlawed as unfair! Another gem.

William - This fly is unweighted. It may work well as a dropper, along with a weighted nymph.

That would so work for the caddis hatch here in April through July! Love that pattern. Outstanding sir!

Wayne - What size would you recommend? I tied this in a size 14, but may be able to go down another size (16). Beyond that would be difficult.

letumgo wrote:Wayne - What size would you recommend? I tied this in a size 14, but may be able to go down another size (16). Beyond that would be difficult.

Nope, size 14 just like you have. Perfect Ray.

Look out guy's, Rays on a tear again. He can't be stopped!

Don't worry Eric. All it takes to stop me is a large tree, of any kind, in my back cast.

Why do you think I have to tie so many flies?

Ray,
I thought that back casting into trees was just a Roscoe exclusive! It seems you carry this trait where ever you go! All in fun of course! If I could tell you how many patterns I have snapped off in the surrounding vegetation.....you'd be laughin' at me instead!
Glad you are a good natured fellow,
Snaggle Puss D.