Black Elk Hair Caddis (Nymph)
A nymph fly imitating Hydropsyche, fished in April, May, June, July, August, September across the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest.
Open in Hatch Matcher →Quick facts
- Stage: Nymph
- Imitates: Hydropsyche
- Hook sizes: #14, #16, #18
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Water temp: 48–68°F
- Water types: Freestone, Spring Creek, Tailwater
- Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September
- Regions: Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest
- Target species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
How to tie the Black Elk Hair Caddis (Nymph)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 3761, sizes 14-18
Thread: Uni 8/0 Black
Materials
- Hook: Tiemco TMC 3761, #14-18
- Thread: Uni 8/0 Black
- Rib: Fine black wire
- Abdomen: Black dubbing
- Wingcase: Black foam or turkey
- Legs: Black hen back fibers
- Thorax: Black dubbing
Tying steps
- Mount hook. Lay black thread base to bend.
- Tie in fine black wire.
- Dub black abdomen to 60%.
- Rib in 5 turns.
- Tie in black wingcase and black hen back legs.
- Dub black thorax, pull wingcase, whip finish.