Shimmer Pupa

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Shimmer Pupa

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:19 pm

Just a simple, quick&easy yet very effective caddis pupa

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Shimmer Pupa
Hook: Partridge YK4A Grub/Shrimp hook #12 (or equivalent scud hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, olive
Hackle: Pine squirrel guard hair, dyed dark olive
Rib: Dark copper wire
Body: Seal, fiery brown, 2 parts, seal, hot orange, 1 part, clear antron, 1 part

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Re: Shimmer Pupa

Post by letumgo » Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:13 pm

Wish I had a couple of these in my fly box this afternoon. I would have gladly given them a swing as I was fishing. Looks like a very effective dubbing blend Hans.

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Re: Shimmer Pupa

Post by tie2fish » Fri May 01, 2009 7:53 am

This looks like it will be an extremely effective pattern, and although I don't have all of the ingredients in my collection of materials, I hope I'll be able to achieve the same effect with some substitutes. Thanks, Hans, for the inspiration.
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Re: Shimmer Pupa

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri May 01, 2009 8:01 am

tie2fish,

It is very much a generic pattern, an approach. It begs to be experimented with using the materials of your choice.

Please share any results with us 8-)

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Re: Shimmer Pupa

Post by William Anderson » Fri May 01, 2009 8:24 am

care to elaborate a bit on the hair-hackle technique. I know I could any bit of information I can get at this point. I've pretty much resolved to the "tie in with tips over the eye and fold it back" method. Which did you choose for this?

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Re: Shimmer Pupa

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri May 01, 2009 11:45 am

William,

Tips over eye, first material tied in. Fold back and secure as final step before whip finish.

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Re: Shimmer Pupa

Post by wayneb » Fri May 01, 2009 2:57 pm

Hi Hans;

Do you tie the hackle tips foward over the eye then dub the body and finally tie the tips back to form the collar?

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Re: Shimmer Pupa

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri May 01, 2009 3:10 pm

Wayne,

No hackle tips, but a bunch of hair - otherwise correct.

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Re: Shimmer Pupa

Post by tie2fish » Mon May 04, 2009 7:41 am

Hans - I don't have the equipment needed to post photos, but following are the ingredients I've used to create two versions of your "generic" pupa:

Hook: Mustad C49S, #16
Thread: Uni-Thread 8/0, Camel
Hackle: Mink guard hair
Rib: Ty-Master antique gold wire
Body: Mix of Possum Plus* "burnt orange" (70%) and
Possum Plus "rust" (30%)
* This is a Spirit River product combining opposum
fur and antron

Hook: Mustad C49S, #16
Thread: Unit-Thread 8/0, Olive dun
Hackle: African mouse deer hair, varigated brown
Rib: Fine oval gold tinsel
Body: Hareline Ice Dub, Olive
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