Trying to tie a Caddis Pupa

[nick davis]

Ok well as most of you know I am new to tying and am trying to learn how to tie patterns. Here is my first attempt at a caddis pupa, and I would love yalls input on how I can make it better. Also my next question is im using dubbing for the legs, but what else could a use?

[Abe Mathews]

My only suggestion would be peacock herl instead of dubbing.

[nick davis]

Thanks Abe for the help, I need to try that. The good news is I have a few weeks until I will need them so it gives me time to get them right.

[dusty montgomery]

Try any w/ peacock herl yet? They look good, but for me, the herl does not extend far enough to represent legs. Remember the naturals we pulled out downriver from Cold Hole?

D.

[Abe Mathews]

If you’re looking for defined legs, have you considered something like one or two turns of starling feather (dark iridescent black) for legs?

[Aaron Otto]

This may give you some inspiration.

http://www.trout-streams.com/Tied%20Fly%20pic/Caddis%20Pupa%20-%20Emerger/caddis_pupa%20Page.htm

[dusty montgomery]

Abe,
Softhackles certainly do great where we are headed. You ever try any of the thin skin (I think that is what it is called) to make ribbed bodies? Maybe a better question would be what do you use for your pupa bodies?

AO,
Great site and good lookin’ bugs; looks like a bit of work though. You ever tie any of those? Do pretty good for you?

D.

[Abe Mathews]

Be aware that I’ve never fished caddis pupa, I’ve only tied up a mess of them for my brother who fished them for steelhead in MI.

[dusty montgomery]

I like the ice dub idea. I have tied buggers w/ it, but it got everywhere and I did not have real good results w/ it. But I think I will try it on the pupa. Thanks for the idea.
D.

[Aaron Otto]

DM,

I’ve tied many different forms of pupa before.

[dusty montgomery]

I keep hearing about coffee grinders…guess I need one now. Like I said though, I like your ideas. I’ll ask Nick to make some up!

We use the V-rib with consistent success, but most of what we hunt grew up in a hatchery.

D.

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