Tied this pattern back in the late 90's for a shop in Hamilton MT. I occasionally add legs to pass for small hoppers. Over all I have found this pattern to be one of my favorites as a general searching pattern where ever caddis were present.
The foam is more for body aesthetics, so a light wire or mono rib wouldn't hurt anything. Maybe add a CDC underwing for more floatation. Durability really depends on catch rate and how chewed up it gets. We had a day in the Bighorn Mts last fall where these flies were showing some wear and tear after catching so many brook trout. Good problem to have I guess!
Why using foam with this technic. The foam lose its ability to float. If you use it without wrapping and just tie a piece of it close to the hook eye will be a different thing.
Great looking caddis ! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Tied this pattern back in the late 90's for a shop in Hamilton MT. I occasionally add legs to pass for small hoppers. Over all I have found this pattern to be one of my favorites as a general searching pattern where ever caddis were present.
Great call on legs! We've used both super floss and knotted pheasant tail. Both work great.
The foam material is very nice. Looks to be very buoyant. Nice pattern.
It's a great foam. Used all over the world.
Looks very nice!
Thank you!
Thanks for demonstrating!
No worries!
Hi, Where can you find this Larva Lace foam??? Thanks. Tom
Where can I buy 100 of these? Jeff
Hey, how does that foam hold up during use? Would a thin wire wrap help in durability or would it hurt the fly as a floater?
The foam is more for body aesthetics, so a light wire or mono rib wouldn't hurt anything. Maybe add a CDC underwing for more floatation. Durability really depends on catch rate and how chewed up it gets. We had a day in the Bighorn Mts last fall where these flies were showing some wear and tear after catching so many brook trout. Good problem to have I guess!
Are you still in Mitchell?
Yes! Mitchell, So. Dak!
Phil is that you?
Why using foam with this technic. The foam lose its ability to float. If you use it without wrapping and just tie a piece of it close to the hook eye will be a different thing.