Spent Early Smoky-Winged Caddis

Published on Apr 14. 2021 - 4 years ago
Updated or edited 4 years ago

Detailed instructions for tying a Spent Early Smoky-Winged Caddis. The New Fly Fisher has some great tips on fishing using caddis dry fly patterns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRMhMT48NjY and the Jensens are dry fly fishing for large, rising brown trout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIO1u9xDR6s

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