Caddis Danger Baby

Tied by Brian Swancutt

 

Materials:

Hook: TMC 2487 (#14-16)

Thread: Olive

Bead: Brass/gold 1/8

Tag: Chartreuse thread

Body: Three strands of peacock herl (twisted)

Wing: Olive green antron

Head: Two strands of black ostrich herl

Tying Instructions: Place bead on hook wrap thread to the bend and tie in tag material.  After the tag is tied in, start peacock herl and wrap 3/4 of the way up the hook/  Tie in antron wing and clip to size.  Tie in ostrich herl and advance to eye of hook; tie off and whip finish.

Other Comments: This is one of my most productive early season attractor patterns (cadis), especially productive at the end of the "swing."