Mercer's Missing Link Caddis

Fly Patterns
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Threads on tilt-wings and barred cream got me curious. A simple, quick tie, here as a hydropsyche; change colors/size to suit your needs. Caddis Flyshop has a great video - http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2015/05/11/mercers-missing-link-fly-tying-video/

hook - Dai Riki 135 #16
thread - UTC 70 tan
rib - Midge Krystal Flash pearl
body - tying thread
thorax - Ice Dub hare’s ear
spent wing - Congo Hair dun
post wing - deer hair
hackle - barred cream

Regards,
Scott

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That fly looks deadly, thanks for using that barred cream cape, helps seeing it on a fly

3

Very nice, as always, Scott. I do think that Congo Hair is a bit heavy for this pattern, and the original zelon would work better, but undoubtedly that will fish.

4

Mike,

Brings new meaning to the term Leadwing. I think I have some dun Zelon; thanks for the suggestion, I’ll give it a try.

Regards,
Scott