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Cased Caddis

 
tied by shepherdsong
Fly Type: Nymphs,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: Caddis Flies,
Material List: Hook: Caddis (TMC 2487) #16 - #14
Thread: Black 6/0
Case: Brown Foam
Rib: Black Thread
Case Opening: Brown Synthetic Dubbing or Black Ostrich Herl
Head: Melted Poly (green)
Legs: Soft Hackle Fibers
Tying Instructions: Melt the yarn into a nice ball head, tie in. Tie in the Soft hackle fibers. Dub or tie in and wrap the black herl. Cut some slender triangular pieces of brown craft foam. Tie them in and wrap in a sloppy random manner to simulate casing. Whip finish at the hook eye.