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Chewing Gum Cased Caddis

Nymph · Trout · Intermediate · 2 versions

Note: This recipe has not been verified against a documented source, or disagrees with one. Treat the materials and steps as unconfirmed.

Davidson River Outfitters dressing

  • Hook Hanak Competition Jig Classic H 400 BL, 14
  • Thread Rusty Brown Ultra 140 Thread

Materials

  • Bead Firehole Slotted Tungsten Bead Almond Joy in 3.0mm
  • Tail FNF Chewing Gum Worm in Hulk, end burned to prevent fraying and to add a segment
  • Collar A mix of partridge and CDC spun in a dubbing loop
  • Body FNF Chewing Gum Worm in Dark Caddis

How to tie it

  1. Slide a slotted tungsten bead to the eye of the jig hook and start thread behind it.
  2. Run thread to the bend and tie in the stretchy Chewing Gum worm material.
  3. Wrap the Chewing Gum forward in touching turns to build a plush, buggy case that trout hold onto longer, stopping short of the bead.
  4. At the front, dub a short segment of cream or green larva dubbing to represent the caddis grub peeking out of its case.
  5. Add a few brown partridge fibers as legs at the throat, sweeping back.
  6. Whip finish behind the bead and cement.
  7. Keep the case chunky and the exposed larva small and bright.

Other versions

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