In this video, Simon ties an extremely effective jigged caddis pupa for fishing the Mother’s Day or Grannom Caddis hatch. This hatch can be frustrating with lots of emerged adults on the water, and very few fish rising. This is because fish gorge themselves on ascending pupa. It is an easier meal, and it is safer as they do not have to surface to eat a dry or emerger. This particular pattern is great because it can be ran under an indicator, swung like a soft hackle, and ran under a dropper. It is the jack of all trades for caddis pupa patterns. Small patterns like this is really where Starling shines as a collar material. The new Fulling Mill Eco Warrior Dub sops up water and looks super buggy. We are finding every excuse to put it on all of our flies. The pattern is also extremely simple, which means that you can spend less time tying a few up and more time fishing them.
Hook- Ahrex FW555 Jig: Size 16
Bead- Hareline Anodized Chartreuse Slotted Tungsten Bead: 1/8 or 3.3mm
Thread- Semperfli Black Nanosilk: 50D
Body- Fulling Mill Eco Warrior Dub: Olive & Uni Medium Soft Wire: Olive
Collar- Hareline Peacock Herl & Hareline Starling
Resin: Solarez Bone Dry
