The Caddis Fly: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Karnopp’s Riffle Diver is a killer pattern on the McKenzie Green Caddis hatch. You’ll catch fish swinging this or suspended under a big dry fly. The black head is critical for the caddis look. This will fish from the end of April, all through May.

Karnopp’s Riffle Diver: Green McKenzie Caddis Emerger
Hook: TMC 200, size 10
Bead: Black
Thread: Black or olive 6/0
Body: Chartruese Ostrich
Rib: Silver wire
Hackle: Partridge
Wing: Pheasant tail fibers
Thorax: Black ice dubbing

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