Fall Caddis Fade

[Old Hat]

Here is another pattern from that series that I call the Fades. In a variety of color combos, this basic pattern scheme has become my go to flymph pattern over the past year. Here is an October or Fall Caddis pattern. This uses a mix of squirrel and seal dubbing blends for the body and thorax. Pearl tinsel or shrimp skin for the rib. Blue dun dyed partridge for the hackle.

[DUBBN]

Much less technical than yours, but I will be giving these a try in the next few weeks. I had assorted hooks on my desk and used them up on October Caddis variations.

Your fine tying skills are on display with that pattern sir.

[Old Hat]

I might have to try a couple of those Fox Poopah style patterns again. I like the looks of them and they are simple enough to tie, but have never had much luck with them. It's been years and I haven't tried them on my home water since I moved here.

[DUBBN]

I never had luck with the "Fox Poopah" either. I did have luck with Caddis emergers using ultra chenille as an abdomen/tail this past Spring.

[Stendalen]

Sweet. An effective pattern im sure. Like the blue dun partridge. Have you dyed that yourself?

[William Anderson]

Carl, this is a fantastic fly in every way. I love that body and the spectral combo. Beautifully tied.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Carl, That will do well this fall on steelhead and SRC's when those big October Caddies are about.

[Old Hat]

Thanks all.

I did dye the partridge, but it's not my thing. I love the hackle and the way it turned out but have been trying to find someone to do it for me.

[letumgo]

Carl and Wayne - I find each of your fly tying to be inspiring! Count me a fan...

[letumgo]

Carl - What hook do you use for the Fade series?

Would you be interested in doing a step-by-step tutorial for us?

I been studying fade flies you sent me as extras, in one of our swaps. They are going into a frame, hopefully today.