Slow Water Caddis

Published on May 24. 2025 - 1 hours ago
Updated or edited 1 hours ago

An unusual Slow Water caddis dry fly pattern with a double wing and dense hackle made for those days when the fish are rising steady.

Hook: Mustad Heritage Extra long Dry R43 # 14
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Brown
Body: Peacock herl
Under wing: Two CDC hackles
Over wing: Mottled Turkey
Hackle: Grizzle saddle

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