Fly Of The Month

UV Caddis Pupa

This fly has become my go to fly for the entire season. There is a great abundance of green rockworm flies or rycophelia in the northeast and elsewhere as well. This is the best reasonable representation of that insect I have found and I have been punishing the fish all year for agreeing with me. Your'e cutting yourself short if you don't follow some of the recipe links and pick up the materials you need to spin a few up. This recipe is found on the FeatherBender blog and more specifically at the following link.

Green Recipe

Thread: Olive MP Split Second or Flat Waxed Nylon

Ribs/Gills: Olive Ostrich Herl

Underbody: Floss

Body: Larva Lace

Shuck: Spirit River UV2 Sparkle Yarn

Collar: Black Spirit River Dazl-Hare's Ear Dubbing

Head: Black Tungsten Bead