I fish a lot of small streams and the caddis fly is a staple for me. I tie the usual patterns like the elk hair, etc. But I also like to experiment with my own creations. Here is one... DSCN7215.JPG Hook, any long curved caddis type #14 Thread, yellow Body, Natural fox squirrel belly Hackle, Bleache...

I love the simplicity of this fly. Very effective.
Well done Bill.

Pheasant Tail and Dun Kebari Hook - Mustad 3906 (short shank wet fly hook/size 12) Thread - 8/0 UNI-Thread (Olive Dun) High Vis Post - Hi Float Fibers (1 strand orange/1 strand yellow) Hackle - Herbert Miner Hen Neck Hackle (Medium Brown Dun) Tail/Body - Five Strands of Pheasant Tail Fibers (Natura...

The Smoke Fly is a killer. I have fished this fly in many streams, and a few states.
Alan