Thursday, April 18, 2013

Fly Pattern of the Day- "Collier's- Flashback Caddis"

This pattern was originated by noted Colorado tier Dennis Collier. A very simple and effective caddis 
pattern for the upcoming MD Caddis hatch. As with most Floatfisher patterns, very minimal on the materials list, but a fish catcher.

Collier's  Flash Caddis
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 14-16
Thread: Black Veevus 10/0
Abdomen: Small Chartreuse Wire / 1- Strand of Black Krystal Flash for Back
(Wind 5 turns of wire, pull K-Flash forward and repeat)
Wingcase: Amber Zelon
Thorax: Black 10/0 Thread