Siligum Caddis

Published on Apr 28. 2021 - 4 years ago
Updated or edited 4 years ago

Fly tying and fishing a cased caddis imitation. Glass embroidery beads make an easy neat head and silicone legs add a bit of movement on this one. Useful to have in your fly box for fishing on the point with a unweighted nymph on a dropper above.

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