Simple Fly Tying Caddis Techniques for Your Bench
If you're getting into fly tying caddis patterns, you'll quickly realize that these bugs are the absolute workhorses of the fly box. While mayflies get all the glory for being elegant and pretty, caddis are the blue-collar workers of the trout stream. They are everywhere, they are active, and honestly, trout can't seem to get enough of them. For those of us sitting at the vise, the good news is that most caddis patterns are fairly straightforward to tie, provided you understand a few key things about their life cycle and how they move in the water. ...