Make Better Use of Your Dry Fly Capes
Cheech - January 2023
Everyone needs a black bugger, a black ant, and especially a black midge! In this video we show you how to make the best use of your dry fly capes as we tie all three of these flies using the same product. Feel free to mix and match your colors and sizes for these flies, and make sure to watch the bugger portion of the video because there are some hidden gems to help you tie a perfect bugger every time.
~ Cheech
Black Midge
Material List
- Hook: Umpqua XC120BL-BN - 18
- Hook (Alt): Fulling Mill 35050 Ultimate Dry Fly Hook, Barbless - 20
- Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0 - Black
- Thread (Alt): Veevus Fly Tying Thread - 16/0 - Black #11
- Rib: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Brown
- Rib (Alt): 6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed - Camel
- Wing: EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - White
- Wing (Alt): McFlylon Synthetic Yarn - White
- Hackle: Special Purchase: Hebert Miner Pro Grade Cape - Black
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
Black Ant
Material List
- Hook: Umpqua XC120BL-BN - 14
- Hook (Alt): Fulling Mill 35050 Ultimate Dry Fly Hook, Barbless - 14
- Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Spyder Thread - 18/0 - Black
- Thread (Alt): Veevus Fly Tying Thread - 16/0 - Black #11
- Wing: EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - White
- Wing (Alt): McFlylon Synthetic Yarn - White
- Hackle: Special Purchase: Hebert Miner Pro Grade Cape - Black
- Dubbing: Stalcup's Micro Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - Black
- Dubbing (Alt): Kapok Dry Fly Dubbing - Black
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
Black Wooly Bugger
Material List
- Hook: TMC 5263 Nymph & Streamer Hook - 25 Pack - 8
- Hook (Alt): Fulling Mill 1710 - Nymph Special - 8
- Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Black
- Thread (Alt): 6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed - Black
- Tail: Fish Hunter Premium Strung Marabou - Black
- Tail (Alt): Wapsi Strung Blood Quill Marabou - Black
- Chenille: Chenille - Medium - Black
- Chenille (Alt): Speckled Chenille - Midnight Fire
- Hackle: Special Purchase: Hebert Miner Pro Grade Cape - Black
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
