I recently watched the video "Gary LaFontaine" and realised the old feelings I had about his edification of "caddis". Everyone should check it out. Wonderful fly Charlie. Thanks. Several years in a row I've been in your area but not been able to check you out. At least the shop. Anyway I did fish Boulder Creek and South Platte down to Deckers. Stay tight.
I'd never seen the maribou done like this, it looks great. I gave it a try on a couple flies, got trash results, and switched over to pheasant after shaft feather which ties in easier and still looks great. Super video on a bona fide classic.
Great pattern ..has anyone ever used wig hair, or Kanekelon for the body wings or tails for Caddis patterns...it ties nicely, not sure yet if the fish like it though...
If you use the correct type of antron yarn you will have even better luck with your fishing experience. The correct yarns are hard to come by these days, as they have clear antron fibers in a mix with colored fibers. The clear antron fibers reflect light in exactly the same spectrum or Kalvin temperature, as the natural caddis pupa does. This pattern has been my primary searching pattern for nearly 30 years.
LaFontaine apparently bought loads of the Dupont antron yarn in many colors. There's still plenty floating around if you lurk some fly tying forums. I bought a lifetime supply off a guy for $20 five years ago, haven't even put a dent in it.
Howdy, Charlie trying to tie sparkle Caddis my bubble doesn’t seem to be the best … my question is, I am using UTC Antron yarn on the Spool. is that kosher?? You use the craft store yarn on the video ….my bubble seems to be bunched ... not very even… maybe I need more practice.. Any insight you have would be appreciated. Thanks.
Curious why you use the same color antron shell for all colors, when Gary specified so many colors. I guess you find it doesn't matter? It does tend to change or subdue the body color though right?
As ALWAYS, you are the definitive source for the best way to tie so many different flies. Thank you very much!
I tied this fly as a variant of traditional wets so that they work right in the upper film of water, imitating a stillborn or a cripple. Fantastic!
Thank you for keeping us sane , with your knowledge and skills 🙏🎣🐟🇿🇦
Excellent tying details! Love the look of the marabou head.
I recently watched the video "Gary LaFontaine" and realised the old feelings I had about his edification of "caddis". Everyone should check it out. Wonderful fly Charlie. Thanks. Several years in a row I've been in your area but not been able to check you out. At least the shop. Anyway I did fish Boulder Creek and South Platte down to Deckers. Stay tight.
Great tips Charlie. This is the one of many flies I don't have down pat yet, and this helped.
Thanks. Will try this today during tying/hiding from covid-19 time.
Thank you Charlie great job on the video
I'd never seen the maribou done like this, it looks great. I gave it a try on a couple flies, got trash results, and switched over to pheasant after shaft feather which ties in easier and still looks great. Super video on a bona fide classic.
Lol the fish don't know! Lovely 🤣
Yeah. I still have packages of actual Gary LaFontaine touch dub and Antron in all the colors. The haretron is nice.
Great pattern fishes good.
Good afternoon! Did you ever do a video of the LaFontaine caddis emerger? Loved the video - thanks for sharing! 🎣
Awesome lesson thank you sir
Gary Lafontaine was the Caddis Grand Pupah (get it?). I used to tie these a lot but never with marabou herl. Great choice, Charlie.
So rad.
Great pattern ..has anyone ever used wig hair, or Kanekelon for the body wings or tails for Caddis patterns...it ties nicely, not sure yet if the fish like it though...
Great tie as always! What your favorite dubbing underbody color and hook size for Mother’s Day caddis?
If you use the correct type of antron yarn you will have even better luck with your fishing experience. The correct yarns are hard to come by these days, as they have clear antron fibers in a mix with colored fibers. The clear antron fibers reflect light in exactly the same spectrum or Kalvin temperature, as the natural caddis pupa does. This pattern has been my primary searching pattern for nearly 30 years.
LaFontaine apparently bought loads of the Dupont antron yarn in many colors. There's still plenty floating around if you lurk some fly tying forums. I bought a lifetime supply off a guy for $20 five years ago, haven't even put a dent in it.
what is your preferred way to fish this? surface, below the surface etc.? Thank you
Howdy, Charlie trying to tie sparkle Caddis my bubble doesn’t seem to be the best … my question is, I am using UTC Antron yarn on the Spool. is that kosher?? You use the craft store yarn on the video ….my bubble seems to be bunched ... not very even… maybe I need more practice.. Any insight you have would be appreciated. Thanks.
Cool
Where did you get the sparkle yarn ?
charliesflybox.com/products/3-ply-sparkle-yarn?_pos=2&_psq=spar&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Thanks for another great lesson. Do you ever add weight on the hook as you tie this pattern?
Thanks again
What other colors of dubbing do you use? Bright green and brown.
Curious why you use the same color antron shell for all colors, when Gary specified so many colors. I guess you find it doesn't matter? It does tend to change or subdue the body color though right?
Nicely tied. What is most effective way to fish this pattern? In surface film dead drift or can u swing like a wet fly?
Brian Mozer yes! All of the above