2010 Caddis Fly Swap

Leggy Deer Hair Caddis

Materials:
Hook:  Dry 12-18
Thread: Dark Brown
Rib: Small wire-amber
Legs: one set  cock pheasant  tail fibers, double knotted/Set of legs provided
Body: Superfine waterproof  dubbing (brown & black)
Wings: Fine natural deer hair
Hackle: Brown

                                                      STEPS

1. Remove hook barb. Wrap thread from eye to hook bend.

2. Amber wire to hook-extend 3-4 wraps beyond thread hook  base.

3. Dub brown to middle of hook and end with 3-4 extra wraps for collar.

4.  Apply 4-5 wraps of amber ribbing, secure and cut ribbing.

 5.Place leg knot slightly forward of hook with leg down and secure. Adjust legs as necessary.  Cross wrap legs with black dubbing. Snip off protruding  upper leg portions.

  6. Bend each leg to side of hook, apply wraps to secure leg with pressure against collar ( black dubbing).

  7.Apply Zapp cement to top front hook of  hook.  When “tacky” apply deer hair, 4-5 wraps and whip finish. Pressure thread to slightly flair hair. Apply cement to knot area.

  8. Tie in hackle 3-4 turns.

  9. Weave thread 2-3 times around hackle--last turn ends behind eye. Use 1/8 to 1/4 length of a drinking straw, cut length, run up the thread and over hackle to expose a “clean” whip and  cement finish.

      This is a good fly and one I consider among the “fish magnets. Can be fished wet, or dry. A must for backwater, lakes, ponds at any water temperature.

  Bob Jensen

 

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