Here is a nice piece re Spring time insect hatches for the fly fisher/tier to study up on. Info via Rick Hafele and The Fly Fishing Shop in Welches, Oregon.
Fishing, Fly Fishing, fly tying, Macro Photography, Oregon, Photography
Caddis Pupa Fly Pattern
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Great fly! What is the recipe?
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BeeTea…I have always tied this size 12 to 16 at the smallest. The dubbing of green has a touch of sparkle to it, but light green synthetic or even hare’s ear will suffice. It is not ribbed and the dubbing is applied loosely to allow for trailing fibers. I added the bead first, of course, and it is the only weight. The wing is a combo of hackle fibers on top with 2-3 pheasant tail fibers atop that. I have only ever tied this with green but the pattern would obviously allow for tan/brown. I have used this on mostly streams but my son has used it on lakes as a diving caddis pattern with some success.
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My son just joined a bass fishing club at school. He is a true fishing virgin. And he is loving it. He fished for the first time last weekend. Lost two lures, hooked his finger a few times. He is loving it!!!
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Ha! Wonderful….I hope he eventually connects to a nature/spiritual/respect (if not already) relationship. It offers peace of mind, protection of habitat (not ever to be confused with enviro whackos!) and peace of mind. Yeehaw!
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I believe he has – on some levels. He was telling me about a special conservation project the club undertakes every year. They are doing something with the WI DNR. He is truly digging the whole experience. I cannot say he has hit the spiritual level…..yet….can such a thing happen at 17? 😉
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Ha! Everything seems possible at 17…to them. Happy for him and you. Best wishes.
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thank you:)
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