Neversink Egg Laying Caddis

Published on May 14. 2025 - 3 minutes ago
Updated or edited 2 minutes ago

Materials Used on both Flies...

Hook, Fulling Mill Czech Nymph FM50 65 size 16
Thread, Rusty Brown Uni-8/0
Shuck/Tail Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn Mahogany Brown
Rib, Uni-Mylar Clear Colour with a Brown Marker
Body, A Mix of Hare Body Fur, Yellow CDC Fibres and UV Flash though any good dry fly dubbing would be fine..
Wing, Roe Deer Hair and The Ultra Dry Yarn used on the Tail..
Horns, Fiery Ginger Coq De Leon from Whiting Hackles

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