FLY
Caddis Larva
Simple Caddis Larva
Tied by Christian Andrews
Simple Caddis Larva recipe
| Hook | #12 - 20 wet (scud/emerger) |
|---|---|
| Thread | olive (or desired color) |
| Rib | fine or medium copper wire |
| Body | fine wool yarn - match thread color |
| Thorax | Peacock herl |
About this fly
From Fling & Puterbaugh The Basic Manual of Fly-Tying where the emphasis is imitating nature Lay a thread base Tie in wire for rib Tie in wool (Crewel yarn works well) for body; touching wraps forward to thorax; tie off Spiral wrap wire rib; tie off; helicopter or clip Tie in one strand of peacock herl behind eye; optional twist herl into rope with a dubbing loop; touching wraps to behind the eye; tie off Whip finish; head cement
What the Simple Caddis Larva imitates
- Caddis larva (larva)
Inside the vault every material on this fly opens to its own card, and you can save the fly to your own boxes.
