November 2011Hemingway Caddis
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Hook: Standard dry fly hook, size 16 Rear hackle: Medium Dun Abdomen: Gray, Olive, or tan dubbing, depending on local caddis color Underwing: Clear antron (Traditional is duck flank) Overwing: Folded duck or goose flight feather Front Hackle:Medium dun or grizzly
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| I tie this fly in sizes 14, 16 and 18, with size 16 being by far the most useful. I substitute the duck flank with clear antron for the underwing because the female caddis dives underwater to lay her eggs and I feel the antron mimics the air bubble she takes with her underwater. Sometimes when fishing this fly in the evening, if short strikes or non-agressive strikes occur, I'll pull the fly under, resulting in much harder takes and more hook-ups. This fly was particularly effective in July and August, late afternoon and evening. | ||
