Skues' Little Red Sedge

This is Skues' top Caddis or Sedge pattern. Al Troth has claimed this pattern to be his inspiration for the Elk Hair Caddis...tied around 1957.

Hook: Sneck bend size 1 equivalent to 14.
Body: Hare's ear
Body Hackle: Red rooster short
Rib: Thin small gold wire
Wing: Landrail - folded. Modern substitute is cinnamon colored tail feathers of a partridge.
Front Hackle: Red larger than body
Thread: hot orange silk

Enjoy.