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Tan Caddis Dry Fly

October Tan Caddis is a great fly for fishing the LMFR
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Tan Caddis
List of materials
Owner #4 wide gape hookOrvis #8 Tan threadPetiitjean tan CDCWhiting hen cape feathersMallard flank feathers for antenaeTan pheasant tail for legsClear cure goo for wings, legs and antenae
Steps

Step 1

Finished

Fly tying - Tan Caddis - Step 1

Step 2

Add first dab of CDC to hook and secure with glue.

Fly tying - Tan Caddis - Step 2

Step 3

Secure legs with thread, orient then glue.

Fly tying - Tan Caddis - Step 3

Step 4

Add pre-made wings then eyes, secure with glue.

Fly tying - Tan Caddis - Step 4

Step 5

Add horns, then secure.

Fly tying - Tan Caddis - Step 5

Step 6

Add next layer of CDC behind and just in front of eyes. Advance thread under horns. Half hitch the antenna to orient. Build out to hook eye with thread. Wax, then whip finish.

Fly tying - Tan Caddis - Step 6

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