Parachute Caddis
Recipe
HOOK: 1X fine wire, standard shank, turned-down eye; e.g., TMC 100 or equivalent. Sizes 12-18
THREAD: To match body
BODY: Mixed rabbit/antron dubbing to match natural insect
WING: Turkey quill, arranged tent style over body
POST: White calftail
HACKLE: Grizzly, tied parachute style
Uses
A low-silhouette caddis pattern that is useful for slow, clear rivers.
Variations
Other caddis can be imitated by using hook sizes and body colors that match the natural insect; see the caddis pages for details. However, caddis rarely need to be matched as closely as, say, mayflies. For most situations, you only need these colors and sizes:
- Size 12-20, tan body
- Size 12-18, green body
- Size 16-18, black body, black or dark wing
How to Fish
Dress with floatant and use standard dry fly presentations.
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