LaFontaine Diving Caddis SBS

[ScottP]

Simple to tie, catches fish.




hook - Mustad 3906B #16
thread - Uni 8/0 camel
butt - antron dubbing green
body - zelon dubbing tan
underwing - hen hackle fibers
overwing - Congo Hair beige
hackle - hen


Part 1



mash barb and attach thread 1 hook eye width back









wrap back to point above hook barb







apply some dubbing to thread









dub a small ball for butt/egg sac









apply some more dubbing for body, keep it loose; original fly used touch dub for the body (use whichever you prefer; split thread is an option, too)









wrap body to initial tie in point









pull off some fibers from hen hackle for underwing









let tips extend a bit beyond hook bend and tie in









trim butts and tie in a few strands of Congo Hair (or whatever sparkle yarn you prefer)