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Shuttlecock Caddis

Hook: Scud hook, medium wire #12-16 Thread: Black, 6/0 (or color of your choosing) Abdomen: SLF Finesse, golden olive Rib: Tying thread Wing & wing buds: CDC, natural Thorax: Squirrel, in split thread Pattern: Paul Slaney, Fly: Hans Weilenmann http://www.flytierspage.com

Backstop Caddis

Hook: Tiemco 2499SP #14-18 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, tobacco Veiling: Z-lon, silver Underwing: CDC, natural Wing: Deer hair, sparse Thorax: Squirrel - in split thread Pattern: Paul Slaney, Fly: Hans Weilenmann http://www.flytierspage.com

Midnight Stalker

Midnight Stalker Hook: Scud hook, medium wire #14 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Hackle: Starling Body: Ultra-wire, black, single layer Rib: Ultra-wire, fine, black Pattern and fly: Hans Weilenmann http://www.danica.com/flytier

AC Pink Bug

Hook: Scud hook, heavy wire #10-14 Thread: Glo-Brite #2 (pink) Overbody: Clear 'Crystalline' plastic Underbody: Tying thread Thorax: Glister, pearl - in split thread Pattern: Alice Conba, Fly: Hans Weilenmann http://www.danica.com/flytier

Triple Threat Caddis

Triple Threat Caddis Hook: Partridge Authentic Czech Nymph #12 (or equivalent medium-to-heavy scud hook) Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark brown Rib: Oval, gold fine Abdomen: Grey squirrel Hackle: Brown partridge Thorax: Fox squirrel - in split thread Pattern: Jim Slattery, Fly: Hans Weilenmann

Isoflymph

Hook: Grip 13021BL #12 (or equivalent nymph hook) Thread: Benecchi 12/0, claret Hackle: Hen saddle, natural medium dun Tail: Moose body hair, three Body: Hare body, dyed dark claret - in split thread Pattern: Bill Shuck, Fly: Hans Weilenmann

Creed

Hook: Tiemco 102Y #13 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, tobacco Hackle 1: Woodcock marginal wing covert Hackle 2: Cree Tail: Cree barbs Body: Hare's ear Pattern and fly: Hans Weilenmann

Split Thread Technique

A short tutorial where I show the basic split thread technique - a must-have for any flytier's arsenal of techniques, with a wide variety of uses.

Tying off ribbing (and other materials)

A short tutorial on how I typically tie off ribbing (and other materials)

Cate's Turkey

Cate's Turkey Hook: Grip 12804BL #14 (or equivalent) Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Rib: Wire, gold fine Tail: Lemon woodduck barbs Abdomen: Mottled turkey barbs Thorax: Peacock herl Legs: Lemon woodduck barbs Pattern: Jerry Cate, Fly: Hans Weilenmann

LaCroche - tied by Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Grip 14723BL #16-8 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Rib: D-rib, small, olive Shuck: Z-lon, silver Abdomen: Coarse dubbing, olive and bright green mix Legs: Whiting Farms Coq de Leon hen saddle barbs (or brown partridge) Wing/shoulder: Deer hair Thorax/head: Squirrel (or hare's ear), dark Pattern and fly: Hans Weilenmann

Leo

Hook: Grip 14723BL #14 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Rib: Tying thread Tail: Whiting Farms Coq de Leon hen saddle barbs, dark pardo Abdomen: Whiting Farms Coq de Leon hen saddle barbs, dark pardo Thorax: Dubbing brush - two turns Pattern and Fly: Hans Weilenmann

Buzz

Hook: Partridge SUD #10 (or equivalent dry fly hook) Thread: Benecchi 12/0, tobacco Body hackle: Whiting saddle hackle, dirty badger Wing: Whiting Coq de Leon hen saddle barbs, dark pardo Hackle: Whiting saddle hackle, dirty badger Thorax: Fox squirrel, or hare's ear Note: The Buzz is a generic search pattern - adjust size and colors to suit your local conditions. Pattern and Fly: Hans Weilenmann

Usk Naylor

Hook: Kamasan B175 #12-14 Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer #8 (purple) Hackle: Andalusian Blue hen (or dark dun) Tail: Bronze mallard barbs Tag: Tying silk Rib: Wire, fine gold Body: Bronze mallard barbs Pattern: Traditional, Fly: Hans Weilenmann

Crazy Comet

Crazy Comet Hook: Tiemco 202SP #4 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Eyes: Bead chain Body: Diamond Braid, hot pink Tail: Bucktail, dyed purple Flash: Krystal Flash, fluorescent shrimp pink Hackle: Whiting Coq de Leon hen saddle, dyed dark purple Pattern and fly: Hans Weilenmann

Corixa

Hook: Tiemco 2499SP #14 (or equivalent scud hook) Thread: Gudebrod 8/0, white Flash 1: Krystal Flash, black Flash 2: Mylar, silver #14 Underbody: Tying thread Body: Hare's ear, pale Hackle: Starling Pattern: Paul Slaney, Fly: Hans Weilenmann

Shade

Hook: Grip 147323BL #14 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Tail: Snowshoe hare, dyed dark brown Body/head: Dubbing brush, olive - mix of natural, synthetic and small quantity of deer hair (or dubbing of your choice) Wing: Snowshoe hare, dyed dark brown - two or three bunches, depending on shank length Note: A snowshoe take on the Hedgehog design. Neigh unsinkable. Pattern and fly: Hans Weilenmann

Birds Nest

Hook: Grip 13021BL #12 (or equivalent 2XL medium wire hook) Thread: Benecchi 12/0, tobacco Weight (optional): Lead wire Rib: Copper wire, bright Tail: Lemon woodduck barbs Abdomen: Australian possum Hackle: Lemon woodduck barbs Thorax: Australian possum - in split thread Originator: Cal Bird, Fly: Hans Weilenmann

Gosling

Hook: Grip 14723BL #8 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Hackle 1: Mallard breast feather Hackle 2: Saddle hackle, dyed hot orange Rib: Oval, gold Tail: Cock pheasant tail barbs Body: Seal's fur, dyed amber (or substitute) - in split thread Pattern: Traditional, Fly: Hans Weilenmann

Tung

Hook: #12 2XL medium wire hook Bead: Tungsten 3.8mm, black Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Head: Glo-bug yarn, pale yellow or cream - singed Legs: Ringneck pheasant neck feather - single turn Case: Cactus chenille, brown Pattern and fly: Hans Weilenmann

MSA Hopper

Hook: Partridge BIN #8 (or equivalent medium wire 2XL hook) Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Body hackle: Whiting saddle, dirty badger Abdomen: Argentinean hare, dyed olive Flash: Krystal Flash, pearl Wing: Deer hair, dyed olive Legs: Round rubber, black Hackle: Whiting saddle, dirty badger Thorax: Argentinean hare, dyed olive Pattern: Loren Williams, Fly: Hans Weilenmann

Royal Lightning Bug

Hook: Grip 12804BL #14 (or equivalent 1XL wet fly hook) Bead: Tungsten, black 2.3mm Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Wing: Krystal Flash, pearl (or chartreuse) Body: Peacock herl; flash, red; peacock herl Pattern: John Mundinger, Fly: Hans Weilenmann

Sparkle Half-hog

Hook: Tiemco 102Y #13 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Shuck: Z-lon, silver Abdomen: Ice Dub, amber Rear wing: Deer hair Thorax: SLF Prism, peacock Wing/head: Deer hair Pattern: Goran Grubic, Fly: Hans Weilenmann

Grannom Pupa and Ovi-Grannom

Hook: Grip 14723BL #14 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark brown Head: Peacock herl Hackle: Ringneck pheasant neck "ring" feather Rib: Nylon rodwinding thread, black Body: Rabbit, cream; Argentinean hare, dyed olive - 3:1

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