Fly of the Month

Bead Head Caddis

This simple fly was given to me by a Friend on an outing to a Midlands Stillwater. He claimed that it was his favorite Yellow fish Fly. I have since been extremely successful fishing this fly in rivers and dams for both Yellow's and Trout. My personal best rainbow 2.2 Kg was taken on this fly on still waters.


Materials

Hook Scud #12 to #16
Head Brass or Tungsten Bead
Thread To match Dubbing
Tail None
Body Life Cycle Dubbing Bright Green
Rib Green Copper Wire
Hackle None
Weight If Required

Tying Instructions

Dress the hook with thread behind the eye until the bead sits snug. Seat with a drop of super glue.
Tie in the Rib right back to 1/3 into the bend of the hook.

Form a dubbing loop at this point and spin a tapered dubbing thread.

Wind forward to behind Bead forming a tapered curved body. Secure with thread and tie off.

Wind the rib forward in the opposite direction and secure behind bead.

Apply a tiny bit of super glue to the thread before tying off.