Fly Tying: Craig Mathews' X-Caddis ***TWO-MINUTE TYING!***
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For this "Two Minute Tying" tutorial, I am tying the X-Caddis, a pattern developed by Craig Mathews that represents the emerging or cripple-caddis. This pattern can be adapted to represent your natural caddis, though I have also varied it by adding a cdc underwing. This pattern is one I recommend when fishing in pressured waters, due to its realistic imitation of the natural.
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You can also just tie in a cdc feather by the tip at the bend of the hook and wrap the cdc up to the thorax area while stroking back the longer fibers. This will simultaneously dub your fly AND give it underwings and legs, and it will save time making the two minute time more feasible. Cool fly! Basically a cdc elk hair caddis with a tail.
Great idea with the cdc, Scott; thanks for sharing! The tailing fibers represent the trailing shuck, which definitely help to separate this fly from others. Thanks again...TC
Thanks for the great comments, Mr. Motoman; I'm glad the videos have helped! TC
Thanks for sharing this one Tim!
You're welcome, Deb, you always seem to find my favorite flies on TH-cam! ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Nice. I'm going to give that a try.
Thanks for posting!
I like the cdc underwing. You should try a dubbing loop and add the cdc to your dubbing. Cdc traps air bubbles and might be worth a try in the body as well.
Thanks for the comments, Matt; I've had a lot of luck with that underwing, possibly bc those fibers can appear to represent caddis legs. Have you already tried cdc in a dubbing loop for a similar pattern? Do you trim the lengthy fibers after applying the loop?
Tim,
This pattern is just great during a caddis hatch.. We see the olive first up here in NE Pa and adding the shuck just increases fish to eat it...Thank You for the tutorial..
Ken Martin You're welcome, Ken; this pattern works so well throughout the entire "caddis year" for me. I appreciate you taking time to comment, and hope you are getting ready for the hatches to begin! Tim
Have already broken the 2015 dry fly ice...Some midge and little black stone flies
that the fish were eating. Also had a good hatch of Psuedocloeon Blue Winged Olives between size 24- 26 but the fish were not eating them....Just as well...Too damned small for me to fish
Ken Martin You lucky guy, Ken! Fishing for me has been so-so to this point,,,maybe tomorrow will be better! TC
Its been rough here too... Winter Midge in Jan and Feb I was doing okay... I love fishing Midge patterns...March was dead... No early stones...Not even consistent Midge hatches... Last few days it is looking up... Thanks Again for all of your help Tim I really appreciate it.. If you ever want to fish the Lackawanna River...Let me know...ugsisr@gmail
Thanks, Jeff; I appreciate the comment. Let me know how the pattern works out for you, especially if you vary it at all.
Great pattern. Thanks
Easily one of my top 5 dry flies, here's the summer list: th-cam.com/video/EcrOZLjrjOo/w-d-xo.html
great job Tim Kudos
Thanks for the kind words, Mark, and I hope all is well! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Great fly and video
Thanks, Tom, this is a favorite of mine for sure! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Great tutorial thanks
You're welcome, Johnathan, and thanks for taking a moment to comment. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
You're correct, caddis don't have tails. Did you see the first minute of this video? There is an explanation for the "shuck," which I believe you are calling the tail. That material is used to represent the emerging caddis (versus the adult that you may be used to tying)...thanks for checking!
I hear a lot of people prefer one thread manufacturer over another, what is your preference?
Hi Jeff, I'm an ambassador for Semperfli threads because they are the best in the world. If you need a specific thread recommendation from them, shoot me an email and tell me about the flies you tie: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks! Tim
I'm curious why you put a tail on it. I thought Caddis didn't have tails.
Just found this video, you really made it look easy and simple. Can't wait to tie a few of these. Will you be at the Tying symposium again this year?
Thanks, Scott, and it's a KILLER pattern and simple tie. I'll be there, how about you? Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Tim...on a CDC / deer hair caddis fly do you prefer a gel or powder floatant?
Hi Thomas, thanks for checking! After tying flies, I place them in High N Dry overnight: amzn.to/3Cv8dp3 On the water, I prefer a powder floatant (tend to use gel for foam). Here's some current powder choices I love: www.tacticalflyfisher.com/flotants-sinkants/?aff=2 I hope all is well! Tim
@@TimCammisa thanks for the quick reply!
If it’s a two minute tie then why the video 5 minutes 🤷🏻♂️😂
Ha ha...well the five-minute video is to show the proper techniques so you're able to tie the pattern in two minutes. ;-) Thanks for checking! Tim www.troutandfeather.com