Peeping Caddis

Phillip Ellis

[Grayling Series]

B & C Impala Sedge

 

*Type of Fly

Nymph

*Name of Fly:

Peeping Caddis

*Etymology:
(Why you named the fly with its name)

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