Floating Caddis Pupa

Published on Aug 11. 2025 - 39 minutes ago
Updated or edited 38 minutes ago

Floating Caddis Pupa..

Materials Used;

Hook, Fulling Mill Czech Nymph size 16
Thread, Dark Brown Uni-8/0
Detached Body and Thorax Cover, Light Cahill or Yellow and Brown Closed Cell Foam
Legs, Pre-Knotted Pheasant Tail Fibres
Thorax, Dyed Cinnamon CDC Dubbing
Horns, Bronze Mallard Fibres

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