---- Caddis Emerger ----
Hook:Scud Style, #14 (TMC#2487)
Thread:Black 8/0
Rib:Fine/small copper wire
Abdomen:Tan Antron (spooled variety)
Antennae:Mallard Flank Fibers (tan color)
Wing:Tan CDC
Head:Peacock herl
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Tie in, wind thread approx. 1/3 of the way to the bend. Tie in the copper wire and wind thread back towards the bend.
Tie in the strand of Antron and wind the thread forward to approx. where the copper wire started.
Creating a slight taper,Wind the Antron forward to the same point and tie-off. Wind the wire forward creating the rib. Tie-off. Trim the Antron and copper wire.
This recipe is compliments of Rob O'Reily.
Tie in 2-4 mallard flank fibers as shown, tips facing forward. The length should be about the length of the body.
Align the tips of approx. 4-5 tan CDC feathers and tie in as shown. Trim off the butts of the feathers. Note:the amount, and quality of the CDC is up to you. The "original" I have uses pretty poor quality CDC that’s trimmed after its been tied in.
Tie in 2 fine strands of peacock herl as shown and wind forward creating a bit of bulk. Tie-off. Make 2 wraps of thread back through the herl, and 2 forward towards the head to protect the herl from being cut by the trout’s teeth. Tie this fly with 12/0 black thread so this procedure does not flatten the herl.
The finished Caddis Emerger.
