Chuck Stranahan's Caddis Variant:




Pattern calls for a 2XS hook like a Mustad 94838 (or Tiemco 921) but I was out when I tied these up so I used the Dai Riki; fish didn't seem to care. That little bit of white calf body hair really helps me spot the fly in failing light when the Hydropsyche hatch heats up on the Madison.
  • Hook: Dai Riki 305 18
  • Thread: Gudebrod 10/0 Tan
  • Abdomen: Antron (twisted) Tan
  • Under Wing: Coastal Deer Hair natural
  • Over Wing: Calf Body Hair White
  • Hackle: Barred Variant dyed Tan oversized to 2 gap widths

Regards,
Scott