Tan Elk Hair Caddis (Emerger)

A emerger fly imitating Hydropsyche, fished in April, May, June, July, August, September across the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest.

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Quick facts

How to tie the Tan Elk Hair Caddis (Emerger)

Hook: Tiemco TMC 2488, sizes 14-18
Thread: Uni 8/0 Tan

Materials

Tying steps

  1. Mount curved hook. Tie in amber Zelon shuck at bend.
  2. Tie in gold wire.
  3. Dub tan abdomen to 65%.
  4. Rib in 4 turns.
  5. Tie in tan deer hair or CDC as emerging wing, slanted back 45 degrees.
  6. Dub tan thorax, whip finish.

Where & when it hatches