How timely! We're doing that pattern in my chapter's tying classes in 2 weeks. I need to get more CDC and Elk hair at a show on Saturday.
Mike
Melk,
There is a more common fly called a CDC Elkhair Caddis (actually tied with deer hair) which is quite different. It has a body formed by palmering a CDC feather up to the head, followed by deer hair. In that pattern, once you get to the thorax, the CDC fibers become "free" and they form the legs.
This pattern is quite different.
Thanks Alan, I now see the differences. We'll do the old standby. I may try this version myself.
Mike