Olive X-Caddis

Detailed instructions for tying an Olive X-Caddis.

Hook: Standard dry-fly hook (e.g. Dai-Riki 305), sizes 12-16.         
Thread: 6/0, olive.          
Shuck: Zelon, olive.          
Body: Dubbing (rabbit/Antron blend), olive.         
Wing: Natural deer hair, cleaned and stacked.         
Head: Deer-hair butts.

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[jaymcgann]

I think a lot of tyers hate this pattern because it's so simple and works so well. When trout are on caddis at the surface you don't need much else.

[redshaftedflicker]

great instruction, killer pattern. thanks!

[TheXeniaman]

I have caught trout on this pattern even when they were rising to specific may flies.  If the trout are looking up,  I like my chances with this fly.  I always have this fly in my box.  Twitch it a little bit too at times in areas where trout aren't rising and you might get surprised.

[adamjb]

Have you ever thought about doing a series of on river videos teaching fly presentation techniques?

[dfree]

Could you please make a video on how to tie a good baetis nymph or a mercury midge

[brooktroutangler]

regular Zelon or crinkled Tim? Thank you.