Crystal Caddis

Haven't had a chance to try these out yet, but I have a feeling they'll do well!


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psk0goq3ml.jpg

#10 Scud Hook
1/8 Copper Bead
Underbody: Large Pearl tinsel
Body: Med. Olive vinyl rib
Wing: Olive Ice Dub
Thorax: Olive Ice Dub
Collar: Olive Muskrat Dubbing

They look good. You might try them a little smaller too. Carl Richards said in one of his books that the TVA tailwaters were full of cinnamon caddis which have about a size sixteen olive larva. I know that in the Muskegon river when I would occasionally meet him his advice about insects was always spot on.

Joe;
The Caddis Larva we found on the rocks last spring were about size 16's. Of course the photo you posted made it look like some sort of River Monster!!:D

Very nice flies. I, too, would tie them in about a size 16 or so.

I tie a similar pattern but use a black bead instead of the copper, not sure if it matters, just a preference thing

Rodney

Nice pattern. Very fishy looking.

Thanks for the tips gentlemen! I'll keep it in mind.

MidgeMadness, if I tie any more I'll put some black beads on them and see how they do. I appreciate your input!

NJTroutbum, thank you sir! I'm looking forward to seeing how these do.

If you are fishing tailwaters, a smaller pattern may be what you want. For freestones, I prefer to go a few sizes up. Especially on rising, murky water. Great technique sir.

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Originally Posted by Liljoe

if I tie any more I'll put some black beads on them and see how they do.

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You can use a black Sharpie to darken the copper bead - gives a neat effect. Tied in bright green that'd be very similar to the Green Caddis Rockworm; ask Bob Jacklin how much he likes that fly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Z_G1skm6A

Regards,
Scott

nice flies,

I tie something similar called a pearl midge. one thing you might try for a variation is changing your thread color. the color of the thread under wrap changes the appearance of the pearl tinsel body

ScottP, Thank you for the info! And I like his video! :)

John52948, thanks! And I'll do that, any color you would suggest?

i like a yellow under wrap it gives it a translucent effect. I do not overwrap the tinsel with any tubing material. I just taper a body with thread and over wrap it with the pearl tinsel.