Thread Shredders — Dry Flies

X2 Caddis Fly Tying Tutorial 0

This is a modification of a regionally famous pattern known as the X-Caddis. Originator Craig Matthews saw a need for a pattern that meet the requirements of even the most discerning trout ..... with that the Improved X2 Caddis was born!! 

Material List

Thread - 8/0 Veevus

Hook - 419 Firehole

Shuck - Sparkle Emerger Yarn

Rib - Pearl Krystal Flash

Body - Haretron Dubbing

Underwing - Sparkle Emerger Yarn

Wing - Deer Hair

Collar - Natural Hare Dubbing

Flying Ant Fly Tying Tutorial 0

Simple ant pattern that combines sparkle yarn, squirrel dubbing and a bit of grizzly hackle for a deadly combination. Primary colors are cinnamon and black that fish effectively in our region from late July into August.

Material List

Thread - 8/0 Veevus

Hook - U-Series U001

Wing - Sparkle Yarn

Legs - Micro Silicone Legs

Body - SLF Squirrel Dubbing

Hackle - Grizzly Dry Fly Hackle

Ice Wing Soft Hackle Fly Tying Tutorial 0

Brandon Dwyer tying a functional, simple, very effective soft hackle pattern imitating a March Brown. Swinging patterns like this for trout has certainly seen increased popularity throughout our region, tie yourself up a few and give it a try!! 

Material List

Thread - 70D UTC Thread 

Hook - TMC 5263

Tail - Gadwall 

Body - Supefine Dubbing

Ribbing - Small Amber UTC Wire

Thorax - Brown Hareline Dubbin

Wing - UV Pearl Ice Dub

Hackle - Hungarian Partridge

X-Caddis Fly Tying Tutorial 0

Developed by Craig Matthews, like many of his patterns it is very simple yet very very effective. Can be tied in any number of colors, most popular being tan or olive in sizes 14-18.

Material List

Hook - Firehole 419

Tail/Shuck - Sparkle Emerger

Body - Hare-Tron Dubbing ( Can sub with Hareline Micro Fine)

Wing - X-Caddis Hair

CDC Elk Hair Caddis 0

Classic with a bit of a twist. Created back in the 50's, the Elk Hair Caddis is a staple in many anglers box. Dave modifies the classic by adding CDC to the wing, this step is certainly optional and a personal preference.

Material List

Hook - U-Series U001

Thread - 8/0 Veevus

Body - UV2 Fine & Dry Dubbing

Hackle - Whiting Dry Fly Hackle

Ribbing - UTC X-Small Wire

Underwing - CDC 

Wing - Elk Hair

Parachute Adams Tying Tutorial 0

Dave ties his version of the Adams Parachute dry fly pattern. The Adams a fly that deserves to be in every fly box. Serving as a great attractor pattern it also closely imitates a number of bugs that can be found on the water.

Material List

Hook - TMC 100

Tail - Turkey Flat

Body - Superfine Dubbing

Post - Turkey Flat

Parachute - Whiting Saddle