Midge Caddis Larva

Fly: Frank Thompson, Originator: Ed Koch, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: TMC 3761, 1x long, 2x heavy wire, #16-18
Thread: Flymaster, 6/0, same color as dubbing
Weight: Lead or similar wire, .010 “for #18 hook, 7 turns
Body: Muskrat (gray), hares mask (brown) and Scintilla, rich olive, #16 (43BCS (olive) dubbing
Head: Peacock herl, couple of pieces, twist together as you tie in herl
Note: I have taken more large trout (over 24”) with this fly than anything else I used for trout.


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