Skinny Water Caddis (Prototype)

[NJTroutbum]

The SWC was tied last season to test against the Benton Caddis, as an alternative to those bright bluebird days, clear water and skittish fish. I wanted another option to provide a distinct footprint, with attributes that would lend itself to being stripped under when the situations calls for a diving caddis. It did exceptionally well on 2 trips equaling one full day of fishing in both aspects. Hope to give it more time on the water this season. If you like it, give it a try. And by all means, let me know what you think,



SWC Recipe

Hook: #14 Orvis Tactical Dry
Thread: 8/0 Brown Uni-thread
Abdomen: Olive Turkey Biot
Hackle: Natural Dun CDC Puff
Wing: Bleached Yearling Elk
Thorax: Eyed Peacock Herl

For the full blog and tying video, click on the link below:

Skinny Water Caddis Tying Video

 

[Stevie-B]

That's very similar to what I tie. I modified the recipe for a cdc and elk caddis. Typically, you use cdc for the body and as you wrap it the longer fibers look like legs. Then tie in the elk as usual. I dub a normal caddis body, use the cdc as an underwing then top with the elk. I do like the look of your body tho.