by Tim Flagler
I’m not sure the fly tying or fly fishing world really needs another October caddis pupa imitation, but I’m particularly fond of this one, and it’s been working quite well for me this fall, especially since waters have cooled down a bit.
October Caddis Pupa
Detailed instructions for tying an October Caddis Pupa. Recipe: Hook: 3X-heavy nymph hook (here, a Fulling Mill 5115), size 10. Thread: Dark brown, 8/0 or 70 Denier. Rib: Copper brown Ultra Wire, small. Back: Brown Antron yarn. Abdomen: Amber Sow & Scud dubbing. Wingcase: Brown Antron yarn. Thorax: Pheasant Tail Ice Dub.
Recipe:
Hook: 3X-heavy nymph hook (here, a Fulling Mill 5115), size 10.
Thread: Dark brown, 8/0 or 70 Denier.
Rib: Copper brown Ultra Wire, small.
Back: Brown Antron yarn.
Abdomen: Amber Sow & Scud dubbing.
Wingcase: Brown Antron yarn.
Thorax: Pheasant Tail Ice Dub.
Beard: Burnt-orange Brahma Hen chickabou feather.
