Adult Caddisfly - Realistic Fly

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Tye abdomen onto hook

A thin strip of white foam was colored orange, wrapped up the hook, while fine dubbing was being sprinkled

 

tye on some legs

Flexible plastic bristles are inserted through porcupine quills, to create legs

 

tying more legs

Additional legs and foam are secured

 

Beads for eyes, or a drop of black paint

Eyes are fine hollow glass beads with mono-fishing line, melted at both ends

 

Wings are tyed onto the Caddis

Realistic wings are in place, as well as a pair of antenna

 

Bend the legs

Legs are bent using a heated needle or bodkin tip

 

Ventral view adult caddis fly

Ventral view

 

Fly Tying an Adult October Caddis Fly


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