Little Netspinner

Created by Jeff Morgan

HOOK: TMC 207BL, size 16-20 THREAD: Black RIBBING: 4X monofilament SHELLBACK: Clear Body Stretch BODY: Bright green, olive-brown, or gray Haretron or sparkle dubbing LEGS: Black starling HEAD: Black bead

Uses

Imitates drifting spotted caddis larva (netspinning caddis). For more on this pattern, see the article Caddis Larvae--Part II

Variations

Choose body color to match natural insects

How to Fish

Use tight line or trout indicator nymphing tactics

Tying Instructions

1. Debarb hook, slip on bead head, place in vise, start thread.

 
2. Tie in shellback and mono ribbing.

 
3. Dub body; keep the body thin

 
4. Pull shellback over top. Rib with monofilament.

 
5. Tie in black saddle hackle. Make two wraps and trim top and bottom fibers.

 
6. Paint front two segments of shellback black with black paint pen

 
7. Whip finish and trim.