Silvey's Sub-merger Caddis SBS

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Silvey's Sub-merger Caddis SBS

Post by ScottP » Thu May 21, 2015 9:32 am

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An Elk Hair modified to imitate a diving caddis; change colors/size to suit your needs.

hook - Dai Riki 320 #14
thread - MFC 8/0 sand
body - Zelon dubbing hydropsyche (hare's ear would work fine, too)
bead - 2.5mm gold
wing - mule deer
flash - Midge Krystal Flash rootbeer
hackle - partridge


mash barb, slide on bead; start thread, wrap to bend

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dub thread/dub body (bead should be 1 hook eye width back from eye); half hitch x 2, SHHAN

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re-start thread in front of bead; jam it tight against dubbed body

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clean, stack, measure (tips to bend) a clump of deer hair; tie in

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tie in KF; fold back/tie down

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prep partridge, tie in by tip; sweep fibers back while winding, tie off/trim

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half hitch x 2, SHHAN, trim head, trim KF

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Scott
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Re: Silvey's Sub-merger Caddis SBS

Post by letumgo » Sun Jun 28, 2015 8:18 am

How did I miss this earlier?! It must have been posted when I was away.

Brilliant combination of materials, and beautifully executed fly. Inspiring, as always.

I want to steal flies from your box some day. Heck, I'd probably steal the whole dang box. You've been warned... :twisted:
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