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Veiled Green Caddis
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 9:39 am
by tie2fish
As a followup to the great veiled-body caddis patterns recently posted by William and Carl, here's one that finally achieves the effect I've looking for ... a green body veiled with a translucent "glow" and a dull gray wings/legs impression:
Hook: Mustad 94842, Size #16
Tying thread: Pearsall's Gossamer #20, light olive
Hackle: Waterhen undercovert
Body: Blend of 2/3 natural cream seal and 1/3 caddis green seal spun in Pearsall's #18 green silk
Re: Veiled Green Caddis
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 10:34 am
by Old Hat
That should do the trick Bill. Really well done. I have played a bit more with seal as well and I like it. You can see the translucent properties in the photography of the dubbing alone. I find it floats more than most think as well, usually you only find it on wet flies, I think it is quite functional as a dry fly dubbing. Nice photo too.
Re: Veiled Green Caddis
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 11:12 am
by Smuggler
I need some waterhen now. This is awesome.
Re: Veiled Green Caddis
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 12:39 pm
by Ron Eagle Elk
That's a beauty. I can't wait to throw that into the Deschutes (the one in WA not OR).
Re: Veiled Green Caddis
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 1:16 pm
by William Anderson
Bill, the seal is probably the best solution, or at least one I need to get back to. This is a great tie and a should spark a lot of interest.
Re: Veiled Green Caddis
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 8:22 pm
by letumgo
Bill,
Several years ago I created a very similar pattern using wool yarn. This was part of the "Itch Scratcher" series I posted.
Hook - Mustad Model 94842/Size 12 Turned-Up Eye (TUE)
Tread - Gossamer Silk (Green)
Hackle - Bleached Hungarian Partridge
Body - Natural Wool Dubbing (Pale Green Blend)
Rib - Tying Silk
Quite similar. I really like the look of the waterhen hackle.
Re: Veiled Green Caddis
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 8:52 pm
by DUBBN
Great looking fly Bill! I am a believer in the veiled flies.
I remember that pattern Ray. I mimicked it with a few patterns and still do well with them.
Re: Veiled Green Caddis
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 5:11 am
by William Anderson
Right on, Ray. That is a beautifully tied version. That really looks spot on. Such a nice effect.
Re: Veiled Green Caddis
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 6:24 am
by tie2fish
As William observed RE: his recent caddis pattern, nothing is new under the sun. Thanks to all for your comments.
Re: Veiled Green Caddis
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 9:29 pm
by DOUGSDEN
Bill and Ray,
I think we've died and gone to flymph heaven! Both patterns are knock outs! And, talk about fish magnets!! I really can't see either one lasting very long upon any fishy looking stretch you choose!
You guys are awesome! I hope that someday, I can tie like y'all!!
My happiness is not veiled, it's out there bright and shiny!
Doug