Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie Brian Silvey’s Bead Head Caddis Pupa.
Often fished as a dropper behind a Caddis dry, this fly can be very effective dredged behind a Stonefly Nymph. If you are fishing in Caddis country you should have a few of these in your box.
Silvey’s BH Caddis Pupa
Hook: TMC 2487 #14-18
Thread: Veevus 12/0, Rusty Brown
Bead: Hareline Gold Cyclops
Body: Hareline Pearl Core Braid, Tan
Legs: Hareline Tan grizzly marabou or Grizzly Soft Hackle
Wingpads: Starling
Head: Hareline Rust Brown Dry Fly Dubbing
Antennae: Wood duck Flank
Tony…
Nice series of flies. Thanks.