In this video, Simon ties an extremely versatile October Caddis pattern. This wet fly can be tagged behind a dry, swung, or dead drifted in tandem with a heavier nymph. The material selection of ostrich, chenille, and wire creates an extremely realistic body when wet. Simon’s preferred method of fishing this fly is tagging it behind a larger October Caddis dry as a cripple/emerger. This offers fish the choice between a flying adult and a vulnerable pupa. Generally, they always take the tagged wet fly. Finding where fish are holding in softer water is key to fishing this fly; running it along seams bordering soft water will reward you with a heavy net. Quartering casts downstream can yield explosive eats, especially in low light conditions. Tagging this in a tandem with a heavy tungsten nymph is a great way to present a heavy and light duo beneath an indicator.
Hook- Ahrex Wet Fly LE880: Size 8
Thread- Fulling Mill Flat Pro Thread: 70 Denier/ Black
Body- Fulling Mill Super Suede Mirco Chenille: Tan, Hareline Ostrich: Fl Orange, & Uni Medium Soft Wire: Orange
Thorax- Hareline Peacock Chenille: Black
Wing- Natures Spirit Yearling Elk: Natural
Hackle- Hareline Hungarian Partridge Skin
Additional Tools: Dr Slick Midge Hair Stacker
