In this video, Simon ties a fantastic caddis pupa pattern. Caddisflies are among the most widely distributed family of aquatic insects in the world. It is no surprise that in many places around the world, caddisflies make wonderful searching patterns. The pupal stage of caddis is their most vulnerable state. This stage which sits between larvae or nymph, and winged adult renders the pupa helpless on its journey from the river bottom to the surface. The beauty of a good caddis pupa pattern lies in its versatility. This fly can be dead drifted or swung. Another hallmark of a great fly is in its simplicity to tie. This fly utilizes some great materials from our friends at Fulling Mill; most notably their: Super Suede Micro Chenille, Flat 70D Thread , 5045 Jig Force Hook, Slotted Bead, and Tactical Microflash Dub. A turn of Starling, which is perfectly sized for smaller flies, gives the fly an enticing collar. This fly can be tied up quickly and can withstand the beating that a good fly takes. Feel free to tweak colors and sizes, but this fly is one you certainly want to have in your box.
Hook- Fulling Mill FM5045 Jig Force: Size 14
Bead- Fulling Mill Slotted Matte Black Tungsten Bead: 3.8mm or 5/32
Thread- Fulling Mill Flat 70D: Black (Comes Out Soon)
Body- Fulling Mill Super Suede Micro Chenille: Caddis Green
Thorax- Fulling Mill Tactical Microflash Dub: UV Black
Collar- Hareline Starling
Resin: Solarez Bone Dry
UV Torch: Loon Plasma Light
Bobbin: Smhaen Tension Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Master & Deluxe Streamer Base
