video - CDC Biot Caddis Emerger

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CDC Biot Caddis Emerger
Hook: Dry fly hook 1XL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Shuck: Z-lon, silver - sparse
Abdomen: Goose biot, dyed tan
Thorax: Ice Dub, olive - very slender
Underwing: Z-lon, silver
Wing/legs: CDC, natural
Antennae: Lemon woodduck barbs
Head: Peacock herl

Video here - please view in HD, if able:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaA56UPeR5A

Cheers,
Hans W

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Beautiful ! ; thanks for sharing.

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Hans,

Very nice; Harry would have loved it. One observation - when I tie them, I leave the shuck fibers long over the front of the hook and fold them back for the underwing after the body is completed. I’m always looking to cut down steps and this way saves me a little time but I’m wondering if the fuller underwing you show is more effective; guess I need to try both ways. Thanks again for a great vid.

Regards,
Scott

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Scott,

I did consider that as I am easily as keen as you on simplifying, but the sample I have from Harry has:

  1. More material in the underwing
  2. Different color shuck (amber) and underwing (olive)

Cheers,
Hans W