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 | | It is Caddis time and trout take emerging Caddis and stillborn Caddis. The Iris Caddis represents a stillborn Caddis stuck in its shuck half emerged and floating on the surface. This pattern is easy to tie and it is very effective. | Recipe:
Hook: Tiemco 102Y size #15-19
Thread: 8/0 rusty dun
Shuck: Amber Zelon
Body: Hares ear color to match natural. We suggest tan, olive, amber ordark dun
Wing: Zelon in white, black or dun
Head; Natural hare's earTying Instructions:
1. Attach the Zelon shuck at the bend of the hook.
2. Dub a shaggy body of hare's ear and wrap to just behind the hook eye.
3. Form a loop of Zelon to form the wing. The outer stands should be longer than the inner strands.
4. Tie the wing flat on top of the body with very tight turns behind the eye. Follow with a shaggy dubbed head of hare's ear.
5. Whip finish.
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