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Buckskin Caddis Nymph

Nymph · Trout · Intermediate · 1 version

Classic Recipe

  • Hook Standard nymph/scud hook (TMC 3761), 12-16
  • Thread Black 70 denier / 8/0

Materials

  • Rib Brassie/small copper wire (1 length)
  • Shellback (optional) Medium pearl tinsel (1 strip)
  • Abdomen Tan Ultrasuede or chamois, sliced thin (1 strip)
  • Thorax Peacock herl (with a little black ostrich) (2-3 strands)

How to tie it

  1. Start thread and tie in the copper wire rib (and a strip of pearl tinsel as a shellback if using) at the bend.
  2. Tie in a thin strip of chamois/Ultrasuede and twist it slightly as you wrap it forward over the rear two-thirds, building a tapered, segmented caddis-larva abdomen. When wet the chamois goes lifelike and absorbs water to help it sink.
  3. Counter-wind the copper wire over the abdomen for segmentation and durability, then tie off.
  4. Dub or wind a peacock-herl thorax (a couple of turns of black ostrich adds a buggy collar) up to the eye.
  5. Build a small thread head, whip finish and cement.

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