Black and Tan Caddis

[letumgo]

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.

[William Anderson]

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.

[tie2fish]

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

[letumgo]

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

[DUBBN]

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

[letumgo]

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.

[DUBBN]

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.

[Smuggler]

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

[letumgo]

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?

[DOUGSDEN]

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.