Fly Tying a Stretch Caddis Pupa with Jim Misiura

Fly Tying a Stretch Caddis Pupa with Jim Misiura

NYMPH Patterns / November 25, 2016

Here is a new, great fly pattern coming from Jim Misiura – his Stretch Caddis Pupa. Awesome little fly, easy steps, a little patience and you get yourself a beautiful and deadly fly. Caddis pupas can be used all year round – so fill your fly box with these beauties. Jim, thanks for sharing.

Ingredients

Hook: scud type fly hooks, sizes #12 to #18, Jim used Maruto Shrimp & Caddis Pupa Fly Hooks c46 in size #16
Thread: Veevus 8/0 Thread in Olive
Body: Frosty Fly Stretch Round Rib in Olive
Wing: Raffia 1Ply
Antenna: Wood Duck Flank, try Mallard Feathers in Olive
Thorax: black rabbit dubbing, we recommend Hemingway’s Hare Plus Dubbing in Black

Frosty Fly - Stretch Round Rib - Olive — Frosty Fly – Stretch Round Rib in Olive

Mallard Barred Feathers - Olive — Mallard Barred Feathers in Olive

VEEVUS Thread 8/0 E14 Olive — Veevus 8/0 Thread in Olive

Dubbing - Hare Plus - Black — Hemingway’s Hare Plus Dubbing in Black

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