Potter's Opal X2 Caddis SBS

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Simplified, flashy version of Craig Mathews' classic.


hook - Dai Riki 320 #16
thread - MFC 8/0 sand
shuck - Congo Hair light gold
abdomen - medium tinsel opal
wing - mule deer hair


mash down barb, start thread and tie in CH, fold and wrap to bend; trim (gap width past bend)

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return thread to front, tie in tinsel, wrap to bend and back; tie off/trim

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clean, stack, measure (tips a bit past bend) a clump of deer; trim butts, tie in with 2 soft loops

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pull firmly to flare butts, take a few wraps in front, half hitch x 2, SHHAN

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Regards,
Scott

Great SBS as always. I can attest to the effectiveness of this pattern. I would recommend counter-wrapping the body with a mono rib to improve durability.

Thanks for the suggestion, Jay. I did rib his Opal Trude:

http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/s...Opal-Trude-SBS

you'd think I would remember.

Regards,
Scott