Davy's Caddis Skater SBS

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This might get the fish's attention; change colors to suit your needs.


hook - Dai Riki 280 #16
thread - MFC 8/0 dark olive
rib - Midge Krystal Flash pearl
abdomen/thorax - dubbing olive
wing - mule deer
wing case - Swiss Straw olive
hackle - partridge dyed tan


Part 1

mash barb, start thread; tie in rib, wrap to bend

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dub thread/dub abdomen to 60 % mark

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counterwrap rib; tie off/trim

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tie in wing case

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clean, stack, measure (tips to bend) a clump of deer hair; cut to length, tie in with 2 soft loops, pull firmly (while holding) and let it flare

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Part 2

flatten/separate the wing; lock in place with a couple crossing wraps

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trim butts/cover with thread

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dub thorax

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/...psaahq5kii.jpg


pull wing case forward between wings; tie off/trim

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/...psk6nd4rse.jpg


prep partridge/tie in by tip

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wrap hackle, stroking fibers back; tie off/trim, half hitch x 2, SHHAN

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Regards,
Scott