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Our series continues with the Apple CDC X Caddis tied by Joe Fox. This fly is an adaptable pattern for emerging and crippled caddis. It is a simple fly for all tyers. Enjoy! Recipe Hook: Sprite All Purpose Dry S1401 \ Thread: Uni 6/0 Tan Shuck: Hareline Antron Yarn- Caddis Green Body: Dry Fly Dubbing Caddis Green Wings: CDC Natural Tan      

Hook: Partridge SLP #12 Thread: Tan 8/0 Wing: Natural Dun CDC Shuck: Dark Brown Darlon Ribbing: Copper wire Body: Turkey tail herl Thorax: Hendrickson Beaver dubbing Video shot and edited by: Bryan Janiczek

The Peacock Caddis is a simple, yet standard staple in any fly box, and is productive in many conditions. This pattern works well and is an easy tie that you can change up with sizes as needed. We like this fly in riffle and pocket water when not much is hatching. The peacock herl is a great attractor and has been used in countless patterns, showcasing the effective use of this material. Hook: Partridge Ideal standard dry fly hook #12 or Sprite All Purpose Dry Thread: 6/0 Black Uni 6/0, Danville 6/0   Body: 2 strands of peacock herl Ribbing: length of thread (use...

The woolly bugger is a staple in any fly box, and will produce fish in many bodies of water, from lakes and ponds to streams and rivers. This pattern can be tied to imitate baitfish, crayfish, leeches ect and since you can tie them weighted or un-weighted and in a variety of colors; the possibilities are endless.   Hook: Partridge Ideal Streamer #6 Thread: Black 6/0 Uni 6/0Superfly 6/0Danville 6/0 Weight: .020 Lead Free Wire Tailing: Marabou and Flash Body: Medium Chenille Hackle: White Saddle Hackle     Step 1 With your hook firmly secured in the vise, take about 12 wraps of .020 lead...

The usual was created by Fran Betters, and don’t let the fact that it’s tied with only one material fool you! This pattern has been a proven fish catcher for many years. The fur from a snowshoe rabbits foot is naturally buoyant and is great for emerger and comparadun type patterns. The fur will be taken from the underside of the snowshoe rabbits hind foot and while its simple enough to clip it from the bottom, some of us find that breaking the toes apart (meaning splaying them like an open hand) will also yield a great deal of excellent...