Peeping Caddis
Phillip Ellis
[Grayling Series]

*Type of Fly |
Nymph |
*Name of Fly: |
Peeping Caddis |
*Etymology: |
Developed by Oliver Edwards. |
*Date Invented |
1980s |
Hook: |
10 or 12 long shank 2x or 3x |
Thread: |
Brown |
Weighting: |
BB split shot mounted on top of hook shank behind the eye with 10lb nylon. |
Head: |
Vernile or antron yarn, colour to suit with end singed with flame to turn black. |
Body: |
Mixture of Hare ear fur and synthetic using a dubbing loop. Trim to form case. |
Rib: |
N/A |
Thorax: |
N/A |
Legs: |
Partridge Hackle fairly short |
Wings: |
N/A |
Hackle: |
N/A |
Special Tying Instructions: |
Use dubbing loop method to form body. For added weight add lead wire to hook shank. |
Fishing Instructions: |
Use as point fly if fishing in a team, fished deep. |
Interesting Facts: |
N/A |


