In this video, Simon puts a modern spin on a timeless classic. The Goddard Caddis was at one time one of the most buoyant flies available. Before the widespread use of foams to achieve buoyancy, tiers spun and packed hair tightly to create watertight bodies. Generally, Goddard Caddis are not tied this large, but we are blessed with an especially large Fall caddisfly that allows for some experimentation at the tying bench. Simon has had great success mottling his smaller Goddard Caddis patterns and several years ago began experimenting mottling the beloved McKenzie Green Caddis and larger October. This resulted in a more realistic looking pattern. The corded up chenille is suggestive of a caddisfly abdomen touching the water making the fly that much more irresistible. This general framework is one Simon sizes up and down depending on his needs and certainly changes color when necessary. Spin some up and see for yourself what it’s all about!
Hook- Ahrex FW570 Dry Long: Size 8
Thread- Semperfli Nano Silk: Black
Body (Hair)- Nature’s Spirit Spinning Cow Elk: Brown & Black, Hareline Dyed Elk Hair: Brown Drake, Orange, & Rusty Brown
Body(Chenille)- Semperfli Dirty Bug Yarn: Caddis Brown
Hackle- Whiting Bronze Rooster Saddle: Black
Antennae- Nature’s Spirit Spinning Cow Elk: Black
Additional Tools: Loon Hair Packer
