Vesterelva Caddis Pupa
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Fly: Leif Ehnström, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
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Hook: |
Partridge Long Shank Sedge Hook 12 – 16 or similar |
| Thread: |
Brown |
| Rib: |
Nylon |
| Abdomen: |
Dubbing covered with a strip of Body Stretch |
| Wing buds: |
Strips of Swiss Straw or made from Perfect Cut Wings (Rocky Mountain Dubbing) |
| Thorax: |
Hares Ear with Thin Skin on top – mottled turkey |
| Legs: |
Hen hackle, partridge or grouse |
| Antennae: |
Elk Hair |
| Eyes: |
Amnesia monofilament line – burnt |
Note: The live one of this pupa I found in the north of Norway a couple of years ago. It was quite big (about 20 mm) and pink/orange with brownish spots. When it hatched the wings were orange/cinnamon. I tried to tie it and found that I got a rather good caddis/sedge imitation so I have tied it in a variety of colours to imitate other caddis flies too. It is weighted with lead and I got a flat body using nylon on each side of the hook. I brush the thorax a little to make it a bit rough.
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