Shark Caddis Softy

[DUBBN]

Soft Hackle, Shark Caddis. Size 14
Kind of like a poor man's Breadcrust.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Impressive fly. I'd love to see the materials list for that one.

[DUBBN]

Thanks Ron. Super easy to tie. Here is a link to the video that shows how to tie the body. It is a video from a very good Colorado tyer, Juan Ramirez.



Some of the Caddis pupa in size 16 and 18

[letumgo]

Thanks for sharing the pattern and video link. That is a very cool technique. Gotta give these a try.

[redietz]

Very cool technique!

I wonder if he had twisted the two strands in the opposite direction whether he would still have needed keep twisting as he wrapped?

[DUBBN]

Bob, I used the rotary on my vise and did not have to twist as much as him.

[DUBBN]

Thanks for sharing the pattern and video link. That is a very cool technique. Gotta give these a try.

Me too. I havent had a chance to use them.

[RickA]

Question DUBBN
Did you actually acquire the Widow Web or did you just rifle through
your stash of yarn and find something close.
I do like the larger leggy head on your version.

[DUBBN]

Rick, there are a few Shark Caddis videos. Each uses a different material for the body. I had never heard of Widow Web until I saw it on the video. I saw Zelon was used in another video. I knew as soon as I saw the first video that tan polypropylene yarn would work fine.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Thanks for that, Wayne. When I saw it on FB, I was hoping you'd post it here as well. Really nice, buggy, pattern.