October Caddis Soft Hackle

A Juicy Caddis Snack

October Caddis Soft Hackle

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.

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Hook: Fulling Mill 35065 Czech Nymph, Barbless - 10
Thread: 6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed - Rusty Brown
Tail: Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Jet Black - 7/64" (2.8mm)
Body: Kiley's Nymph Skins - Rust
Thorax: UTC Ultra Wire - Gold - Small
Body: Pearl Tinsel - Medium
Ribbing: UTC Ultra Wire - Amber - Small
Thorax: Ice Dub - UV Hot Orange
Thorax 2: Ice Dub - UV Black
Hackle: Whiting 4B Hen Cape - Black

Other tools from the tutorial:
     

C&F Design Midge Biot Pliers
Tiemco Dual Whip Finisher
Stonfo Comb/Brush Tool