Thanks guys, I forgot to mention that the thorax is built up with the wire as well. It a little sinker pattern.

Well, I came up with this pattern after moving to central Oregon where the streams are just full of all kinds of caddis. This particular pattern is for the Grannom caddis. I had been playing around with a lot of realistic style case caddis and heavy nymph style cased patterns. Never really had much ...

This is a pattern I have been tying for years as an attractor/cased caddis pattern after noticing that dislodged case caddis drift case up. Hook: 2X long nymph or Tiemco 200R Thread: to match case material Tail: pheasant tail fibers dyed black Tag: peacock Body: green mohair yarn or dubbing Thorax: ...

Inspired by the original pheasant tail nymph. Photo inspired by Letumgo. :D I didn't use thread only the copper wire to attach materials and form a twist with the pheasant. Hook: Mustad 1921R #12 Thread and Rib: fine copper wire Body: pheasant tail fibers dyed golden/yellow Hackle: golden plover htt...

Nope, thank you Mark for giving us a "here" to call home.

I'm having the opposite but same problem, cold Spring, record rains in May and the rivers are still too cold and high with snow melt to fish. A week or two more though and we should be cooking.

Hans, I like how you used the tippets in this one.

Yes, it's an older model not made anymore. "They don't make 'em like they used to" as the saying goes. I got these online from Harlee Rod Co. They have a big selection of older Mustads.

Top notch pattern Andrew, well tied. That would be a great pattern for our spring march browns.

I really like the looks of that blue starling pattern.

Great fly Andrew, really nice combination in that body of colors and texture.