Horn Cased Caddis

Fly: John Nicholls, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Grub/Shrimp 12 to 18
Thread: Black
Rib: Fine copper wire
Abdomen: Pheasant Herl, wrapped from around curve of hook
Thorax: 2 - 3 wraps of green, white or pale yellow dubbing
Abdomen: 6 or so strands of tan partridge

Note: Can coat the body with epoxy for better durability and also place a small bead at the front. Trout down here can be at times full of these and nothing else.


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