Sticky Pupa

Created by Jeff Morgan

HOOK: Dai RIki 270, size 10-18 THREAD: To match body UNDERBODY/RIBBING: 5-7 stands of pearl Krystalflash BODY: Peach, green, or tan egg yarn THORAX: Brown seal fur and brown Ice Dub HACKLE: Partridge or woodcock

Uses

This pattern imitates a caddis pupa that is about to hatch into an adult.

 
The Sticky Pupa has the advantage of hanging up briefly in a trout's teeth, thus giving anglers precious moments to recognize the take and set the hook. For more on sticky flies, see the article Sticky Flies.

Variations

Vary the size and colors to match natural caddis pupae.

 
Variations

Vary the color and size to match different caddis hatches.
How to match different caddis hatches

How to Fish

Do not dress the fly. Use a floating line and a shallow nymph presentation. A wet-fly swing can also be effective. When fishing the fly deep, present it near the bottom using the indicator or tight line presentations with weight on the leader.

Tying Instructions

1. Debarb hook, place hook in vise, and start thread.

 
2. Tie in egg yarn.

 
3. Tie in 5-7 strands of Krystalflash.

 
4. Wrap all but one strand of Krystalflash around hookshank.

 
5. Pull tying yarn forward, tying down loosely.

 
6. Rib with one strand of Krystalflash.

 
7. Dub thorax loosely.

 
8. Tie in hackle, making 2-3 wraps.

 
9. Whip finish and trim.