Third time was the charm for the head on this one. First 2 I liked the color but not the head shape. Used some yellow schlappen on the body that was bleached to soften it a little been fun tweaking colors like that a la scottp
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EmergingFisher
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Got the bronze mallard wing idea from @jasmillo and centipede legs from @Stonedfish , a couple of chum fry. Size 6 SS15 hooks.
Wayne Kohan
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That is a really cool fly, thanks for the YouTube link!
Those do NOT suck!
Those look buggy. That's a compliment and I think they should work!
They definitely will catch fish…that’s all that counts (it’s what I keep telling myself when I tie)…
The Elk Hair Caddis and X Caddis patterns are usually some of the first to tie on when I hit the water in the Spring. This season I will be doing the same but with Parachute versions. The following flies are tied as parachutes but mimic both the EHC style (ribbed body) and X-Caddis style (un-ribbed body and trailing shuck). A few October Caddis are tied a bit larger (#10 hook);
Hook: #14-10 Barbless
Thread: 16/0
Trailing Shuck: Crystal Flesh
Body: Fly Rite Dry Fly Dubbing, or Turkey Biot
Rib: Dry Fly Hackle
Wing: Stacked Deer Hair
Post: Frizz Fiber or Crystal Flesh
Parachute: Dry Fly Hackle
Hook: #14-10 Barbless
Thread: 16/0
Trailing Shuck: Crystal Flesh
Body: Fly Rite Dry Fly Dubbing, or Turkey Biot
Rib: Dry Fly Hackle
Wing: Stacked Deer Hair
Post: Frizz Fiber or Crystal Flesh
Parachute: Dry Fly Hackle