Korn's CDC Spent-wing Caddis
for material list see it here: http://55onthefly.blogspot.com/2012/...ng-caddis.html
TL ~ Dougie
Korn's CDC Spent-wing Caddis
for material list see it here: http://55onthefly.blogspot.com/2012/...ng-caddis.html
TL ~ Dougie
Doug -
That's a very nice looking fly.
With some minor variations, I have been tying ones very similar to yours for the past 15 years or so, and can attest to their effectiveness. I am especially enamored with the long CDC barbules extending beyond the hook's bend, and know from on-stream tests that this feature of your fly will outcatch flys that are identical in all respects, but missing the long CDC fibers.
Incidentally, I spend the summer (to early October) on the Yellowstone just north of Emigrant.
Another beauty, Doug. I tied some up for the Madison last summer but the hatch wasn't happening by the time I got there. Hope my timing's better this year.
Regards,
Scott
John ~ I've been fishing several variations of this fly for many, many years and it's a killer.... I have been working in Gardiner - Parks Fly Shop the last four years, guiding and fly tying for them.... But this year I'll be in Maine for the summer and then back to Gardiner, MT in 2013.... I don't guide anymore, but tie LOTS of flies for PFS and do LOTS of field testing... I just love the entire area of Yellowstone Country...
Last edited by dr korn; 01-05-2012 at 10:12 AM.
Doug -
That is one great looking caddis. Any chance you would do a Fly of the Week so it will be in the archives for future reference ??
John
The fish are always right.
Great imitation of a caddis!!!!
Doug, I only have partridge to use for overwings. Think this will work or not?
Thanks,
Byron
Byron - that will fish.... nice.
Speaking of fishing this fly. When I fish it I fish it as a dropper, 12-18 inches behind an EHC or Hopper, etc... They can be tough to see as they ride low on the surface. Also, after a few fish the fly tends to ride low in the film. That's OK because the fish love to take it in the film, but it is hard to see.
One tip, when cutting the notch try not to cut it too deep... Notice mine in the photo.... Personally I like the notch but remember, that part of the wing helps to float the heavy rear part of the hook. When I tie them for the shop I omit this step and leave the wing full.
Thanks for giving it a go!
Last edited by dr korn; 01-05-2012 at 12:18 PM.