Here we have a pupa version of Jim’s ‘Gimmie’ caddis – his Gimmie Caddis Pupa. In his easy-to-follow fly tying video tutorial Jim shares his recipe for this interesting pattern – definitely something to try out.
Ingredients
- Hook: Scud hooks #12 – #18 (Maruto c46 Scud –Â Shrimp & Caddis Fly Hooks)
- Thread: 8/0 Thread in Black
- Abdomen: Cream Acrylic Hair Band
- Legs: Woodduck Flank, or try Mallard Barred Feathers in Natural
- Wings: Turkey Quill
- Antennae: Woodduck Flank, or try Mallard Barred Feathers in Natural
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