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The Magic Caddis
Nothing magic about it, just a name that stuck. My answer for a better elk hair caddis. Won't turn over on you, provides a nice profile, and can be tied in any size/color to fit your needs.
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The Molting Nymph
As described, it represents a newly molted mayfly nymph. We use it all year round when no specific hatches are happening.
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Bead Body Pupa
Very easy to tie soft hackle caddis pupa imitaion.
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Mad Henny
Tied to fit the profile of a hendrickson nymph, duh. The henny is an important bug where we fish, and this is a fairly realistic, easy to tie nymph.
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Foam Hopper
No fancy name, just a foam hopper I happen to like. The extended body looks a little tricky, but is really pretty easy.
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Troutdirt Emerger (BWO)
Tied in a variety of colors and sized to match specific bugs, it combines the elements of a few popular flies.
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Lipstick
I hate fishing midges as much as anyone else, but this has become a standard winter pattern.
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The Vitamin
Originally tied as a steelhead attractor, works well for trout too in those times that any big nymph will do.
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Sparkle Spinner
Not a troutdirt original, but a solid pattern to have in many sizes and colors.
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