Is this bug too thick to work?

[Wildfish]

I'm working on a small caddis nymph. I want it to look substantial, but I'm not sure about how close the taper comes to the hook point. Will this stay hooked?
Thanks!

 

[marriemb]

i think fishes will have hard time swallowing this the shape will not easily catch u a fish still give it a try lets see

 

[Fishidiot]

Wild,
Your caddis nymph is fine. It reflects the shape and proportion typical of caddis larvae. As for how far down the bend you should tie the body, I wouldn't go any further as doing so would effect hooking effectiveness. However, what you've tied looks good and should fish good.

 

[wsender]

Looks good to me. Is that a size 18 Tiemco 2457? If so, I'd say that is the perfect size for Spring Creek (which is what your other thread is about) and Fishing Creek. Try tying a Zebra Midge too.

 

[MKern]

Like mentioned before the thickness if fine, but you have to keep teh bend clean or fish will start to shake off.

 

[flyeyeeye]

Bend the hook point about 15 degrees or so to one side. It will help increase hook ups.

 

[Wildfish]

Thanks guys. I just started tying again after a medical problem screwed up my learning curve.

WSender--that's a 14 TCO scud hook. But I can tie it on an 18. These are definitely in preparation for Spring Creek.
Thanks again.

 

[flipnfly]

looks like a bottom roller i was goign to mention snelling the hook a lil bit but fly eye beat me to it

 

[troutslammer]

don't worry about hook ups , its to satisfy fish not a fisherman , rather than ask a internet forum member if a fly will work , ask the fish , they are alot dumber (the fish of course )..lol

 

[Wildfish]

Thanks troutslammer, but I'm not so much asking if it will fool fish as much as I'm worried the thread goes down the hook too close to the point.