X-Caddis

Dry Fly

Intermediate

Trout

Hook: 14-18

Craig Mathews' caddis emerger that sits partly in the film. The trailing Z-lon shuck imitates the pupal case being shed.

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Materials

Hook

Dry fly hook, size 14-18

Thread

Olive 8/0

Tail/Shuck

Amber Antron yarn (Z-Lon)

Body

Olive dubbing

Wing

Deer hair, tent wing

1
Step 1
Secure hook. Start thread and wrap to bend.
2
Step 2
Tie in a sparse clump of amber Antron yarn as a trailing shuck.
3
Step 3
Dub a tapered body of olive dubbing to the 2/3 mark.
4
Step 4
Cut and stack a clump of deer hair. Tie it on as a tent wing over the body.
5
Step 5
Trim the butts. No hackle is used — the fly sits in the film.
6
Step 6
Dub a small thorax in front of the wing, whip finish, and cement.

Watch Tying Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZWWfE059TY

Credit: Craig Mathews