October Caddis Soft Hackle
Curtis - October 8, 2017
When the big boy sedges come out to play, it's always good to have a go-to nymph or pupa pattern to go along with your favorite October Caddis dry fly patterns. The nice thing about the October Caddis, or Dicosmoecus, is they're big enough bugs you don't have to worry about throwing on your readers like you're tying midges. Plus, this soft hackle is a super-easy tie to begin with. Here's the stuff to get started...
Material List
- Hook: Fulling Mill 35065 Czech Nymph, Barbless - 10
- Thread: 6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed - Rusty Brown
- Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Jet Black - 7/64" (2.8mm)
- Body: Kiley's Nymph Skins - Rust
- Thorax: Ice Dub - UV Black
- Thorax: Ice Dub - UV Hot Orange
- Hackle: Whiting Brahma Hen Cape for Soft Hackles - Badger Dyed Black
- Tools Used: C&F Design Midge Biot Pliers, Stonfo Comb/Brush Tool
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