Case Caddis Larva

Materials Hook - 2-18, 2x long nymph hook Weight - Lead Wire Body - Tan fur (dubbed) Case - Soft hackle feathers Hackle - Soft hackle fibers (beard style)

Directions:

• Using pliers, bend down the hook shaft about an 1/8 of an inch from the eye.
• Wind lead on the shank up to where you bent it. Secure with thread and varnish.
• Dub a body over the lead wire.
• Tie in a soft hackle at the bend and wind on. Each turn should be close to the previous one. Tie off and clip the end.
• Repeat the previous step untip the shaft is covered up to where it was bent. Leave room for a head.
• Trim the hackle to desired shape and size.
• Using soft hen hackle, tie in a throat.
• Dub a head of yellow or light green and whip finish.

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