Fly fishing trout flies caddis flies the fly shack fly. The pattern also utilizes his loop dubbing technique. One of garys flies, the sparkle pupa, mimics a caddisfly migrating from the bottom of a stream or pond to the surface. To name just a few caddis dry fly would be going out on a limb.
Al troth originally designed this fly in the 1950s in pennsylvannia. Introduction to fly tying with greg vinci will guide beginners through the learning process of creating wooly buggers, pheasant tails, elk hair caddis, rock worms, adams, and. This is possibly the best caddis fly pattern for grayling and trout fishing around the world. We will combine the shipping on multiple purchases to the same address. The elk hair caddis is a bushy fly, and the tan elk hair wing makes it quite visible. Troth created the pattern and first fished it in 1957 on loyalsock creek in eastern pennsylvania. Flies direct elk hare caddis brown assortment 1 dozen trout fishing flies.
Caddis imitations are critical ingredients to fly anglers arsenals. The classic elk hair caddis is a fast and easy fly totye that uses only two materials. This is because the caddis flies so erratic, it makes the elk hair fool proof. For example, i was tying up a little black caddis to match a hatch on a local creek. Dries are more proportion dependent than nymphs as the proportions affect the way the fly sits on the water. Trim a notch in the hackle along the top to allow the wing to nestle among the hackle barbs. We have dry flies, nymphs, bead heads, and streamers. Substitute a couple of cdc feathers for the elk hair and create a lowrider caddis. Ive never bought pheasant feathers or rabbit fur, i just find an occasional road kill. The elk hair caddis is a fantastic dry fly that is extremely effective for rising trout. With a similar look to the elk hair caddis, and only slightly more difficult to tie, i recommend trying out your skills on this one. Dry flies for spring fly fishing 2 guys and a river.
If you follow the site regularly, you will find articles, tying tips, instructions, fly recipes, and even video clips. This is probably the most popular adult caddisfly imitation. This is probably the most well known caddis pattern in existence, and rightly so. The original elk hair caddis is a pattern that has stood the test of time. Premium discount fishing flies hand tied by our own tiers since 2004. The materials and construction of the bug are critical to its performance. In the article, troth claimed that he had set out to develop a wet fly for his pennsylvania streams, but his design ended up floating so well that. The elk hair caddis is for fishing on the surface and is productive in new hampshire waters and around the world. Thread, grey uni 80 body, life cycle 149 muskrat grey and roe belly deer hailr wing, elk hair thorax, life cycle 149 muskrat and the. Trout flies, caddis flies, elk hair caddis, discount flies.
Widegap dry fly hook here, a daiichi 1100, sizes 1018. Please notice that some of the links in the video descriptions may be affiliate, which means that they can link to web shops, which pay the video producer a commission also known as affiliate revenue when a viewer clicks a link and buys a product. His book entitled learning from the waters is a great read. Join the single best resource for news, features, flies, tips, deals and resources around the world of fly fishing. It is simple yet effective and imitates a number of adult caddis flies. It was a real eyeopener to me on what could be achieved with. Shane stalcups elk hair caddis tied with cdc, giving it lots of movement and floatslikeacork properties. I cannot keep the hair for the upper wing from flaring andor spinning around the hook.
Fly name hook 1020 thread black wings elk hair tails none body dubbing fine wire hackle brown attach thread and wind the base. The elk hair caddis is considered a searching type pattern as it resembles the general form of adult caddisflies or small stoneflies. The elk hair caddis brings us into the world of dry flies. Pheasant tail, prince nymph, copper john, woolly bugger, elk hair caddis, stimulator, adams, rusty spinner, parachute bluewinged olive, x comparadun, royal wulff, humpy, and goddard caddis. Its a high floater with a very visible profile from above and below the surface. The cards are color coded based on the style of the fly dry, wet, nymph. Al troth, the designer of the elkhair caddis, debuted this pattern in the pages of this magazine in the 1970s. Dry fly hackle, light or dark to match the natural. You can solve this problem can be solved by tying or buying an elk hair caddis with some red or pink fibers on top of the elk hair wing. Deer hair or elk hair can usually be obtained by a hunter friend. This classic caddis pattern is from the tying bench of well know american fly tyer al troth. The shank is relatively short for the gap size, which i like.
The fly was inspired by several palmered flies troth like to fish and g. The list of fly patterns in existence today knows no limit, but two of my chosen ones are the elk hair caddis below and the boulder bend facing page. It uses a dry fly hook with a dubbed and palmered hackle body and elk hair as the wing which aids in its buoyancy. The main focus of those patterns would be for trout on streams and small rivers and there are some. All in which should be on hand when caddis fly fishing is. I have tried holding the hair until my fingers got t. Shop for products in the fly fishing trout flies caddis flies catagory at the fly shack. The name recognizes its forebearthe elk hair caddis though deer hair, not elk, is generally used for the wing. If you love fly fishing and want to save money by making your own flies, start with a caddis fly. Its hard not to like a completely free e book with detailed descriptions on how how to tie 12 and them some different variations of the humpy. One of the most traditional of dry flies, the elk hair caddis is a very productive pattern for both streams and still water.
Skues little red sedge fly which featured a hair wing. Ryan started tying this caddis fly pattern a couple of years ago after seeing something like it in wyoming. Floats extremely well in rough water, durable, and deadly. In this tying tips segment, kelly will show you how to set a proper elk hair caddis wing that will float your flies more efficiently. I received a copy of gary lafontaines important book, caddisflies.
Keep various colors too black, tan, and olive are most common. Some versions of the sparkle pupa are weighted and designed to. For decades, the standard by which all caddisfly patterns have been judged has been al troths elkhair caddis, which first came to the flyfishing publics attention in a 1978 article in fly tyer but which troth had been tying for some years. In many parts of the country, mayfly hatches are dwindling, and midsummer means caddisflies. Finally, a size 18 will tie ants and griffiths gnats. The body is usually about half the length of the entire fly, give or take a mm. Greetings to all, i am having a problem tying caddis flies. We offer a selection of caddis patterns with a western water focus and include many of our local and custom caddis fly patterns to enhance angler. The elk hair caddis is a dry fly resembling an adult caddis. When tying these flies, only use dryflyquality cock hackle, except where noted. Still holding the hair in place, change hands and make two loose turns of tying thread around the head of the fly, and pull tight. Elk hair caddis another one of the most popular dry flies for trout is al troths elk hair caddis. This high floating caddis is easy to tie and the fish love it.
Remembering al troth, inventor of the elkhair caddis. Elk hair caddis black is buoyant, visible, and fishy one of those fishing flies every angler should have in a variety of sizes and colors. The standard elk hair caddis is often the first choice of western fly fishermen when theyre trying to pick a fish off with a surface fly. I wont go into the history, but he uses cdc in many of his flies. You can now trim of the surplus elk hair butt ends to make that distinctive ehc head. Widegap dryfly hook here, a daiichi 1100, sizes 1018. You can support the global flyfisher directly here, if you feel like it. The global flyfisher does not make any money from these links or purchases.
The best caddis dry fly patterns range from the allknowing, elk hair caddis, to the ec caddis, to the parachute caddis. I have tried putting a loop of thread around the bundle before securing it to the hook, no luck. Cow elk can be used on patterns like the elk hair caddis, stimulator, and the humpy and produces tough, durable flies with a darker tone than if you tied them with yearling elk hair. It is my hope that this website will prove to be more than just a place to promote my products and services. Lance dean of fishbaits fly box ties the elk hair caddis.
Tie it with the body color to match the caddisflies on your stream. Tan is a good all around body color for most caddis in our are. Simple, easy to follow instructions and professionally shot video make this a must view. The one thing i noticed about the caddis flies i caught was that the body is a lot shorter than how its tied on both the elk hair caddis and the cdc and elk. Make a couple more turns of tying thread to secure the wing. With over 700 species of caddis in north america a wide selection of caddis flies in all stages of their life cycle is a must have. This section contains a wide range of dry fly tying videos and instructions showcasing some great dry fly patterns. He brought the fly with him to montana where he was guiding and it became popular due to its simplicity, effectiveness and adaptation. The ehc as it is also known is one of the best adult caddis patterns that you could use. Caddis flies can vary from the adult version down to the emerger and beyond. The flies he ties are beautiful and tested against some of the pickiest trout on. Browse through the videos, choose a dry fly pattern and click for detailed, stepbystep video fly tying instructions.
It sometimes entices a strike if you dance it across the water. Elk hair caddis tying instructions fly tying guide. While my goods can be found here in the store, it is my plan to develop this site as a resource for all of your fly tying needs. The only problem is that it doesnt stand out among dozens of other caddisflies on the surface of the water. Hairs with a thick wall and little inside diameter, like moose and elk hock, flare very little or not at all and are great for tailing dry flies because they are. Ec caddis emergent cripple during this fly tying tutorial, i tie the ec caddis emergent cripple created by. This set of 50 collectible fly tying pattern trading cards features clear color photos, recipes, tying and presentation tips, historical information, and information about the natural insects imitated by these fly patterns. Go to an outdoor supply store and buy materials that are.
The overall diameter of the hair is bigger than both the bull and yearling hair, and i find this hair a bit large to use on smaller flies. Spent or dead caddis dryfly by davie mcphail materials used. Slide inn tying tips how to set a proper elk hair caddis. Change colors of materials to match all the caddisflies living on your favorite waters. Best caddis fly patterns caddis emergers caddis nymphs. Hydropsyche larva when i first laid my eyes on oliver edwards book flytyers masterclass my life changed. Lafontaine set a new standard for writing about fly tying and fishing. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Learn to tie the elk hair caddis with master fly tier charlie craven. The ehc elk hair caddis can be tied with many variations of color, ie tan, black, brown. In the article, troth claimed that he had set out to. Created by hans weilenmann in the early 90s it has become famous around the globe as a universal pattern that works well in most situations.
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