Caddis Emerger
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Caddis Emerger
Hook: TMC 2457 Sizes #14 - #18
Thread: 8/0 Rusty Dun, Uni-thread
Body: Tan Darlon
Wings: Pair natural grey mallard quills
Hackle: Hungarian partridge
Thorax: Tan Fine & Dry dubbing
It’s the time of the year to start thinking Caddis..I know, it is a little early, but it doesn’t hurt to be ready. Besides the season is shaping up to be a little early around here.
To Tie:
Start thread, move back to the point of the barb. Tie in a piece of the Darlon (you could use Zelon, or poly yarn also). Bring thread to about mid-point. Twist the Darlon tightly into a rope. Wrap the rope to mid-point, this makes a nice ribbed body, the technique is also known as twist & wrap.
Cut a pair of wings from the duck quill; tie in to extend to the end of the body, pointy tips up. Take a turn of Hungarian partridge – keep this sparse. Finish with a little dubbing for the thorax. Build a small head & whip finish. Tie a dozen of these, in different sizes & colors - try olive with peacock herl for the thorax.
Happy Tying
Julie