Drop Dead Caddis

Published on Nov 9. 2025 - 31 seconds ago
Updated or edited 3 seconds ago

Drop Dead Caddis Fly..

Materials Used;

Hook,Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry size 16
Thread, F.Mill Pro Thread Twisted 70 Denier Light Gray
Body and Thorax, A Mix of Deer Hair and Under Fur and as well some Grey CDC Fibres
Horns, Medium Pardo Coq de Leon Fibres
Wing, Costal or Elk Deer Hair

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