Gartside Philo Caddis Emerger

Fly: Tim Didas, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Any wet fly #12-20
Thread: 6/0 or 8/0 to match or compliment body color. 8/0 Uni Rusty Dun on the fly pictured
Rib: Pearl Crystal Flash, one strand
Body: Blend of squirrel, rabbit and basal fluff from a gamebird feather
Wing/thorax: Pheasant aftershaft feather wrapped and clipped on top
Antennae: Two strands of barred woodduck flank, extending past the hook bend

Notes:


A very effective and buggy looking caddis emerger pattern from Jack Gartside.

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