MATERIALS LIST
- Hook - Daiichi 1270, Mustad 80050BR, Orvis 1510, Tiemco 200R. Size 10 to 18.
- Thread - Black 6/0.
- Weight - .020 inch (.5 mm) lead wire.
- Butt - White or lime green "Super Floss".
- Case/Body - Natures Spirit Squirrel Brite black dubbing.
- Legs - Partridge feather fibers (optional).
TYING INSTRUCTION
- Insert the hook in the vise and build a good thread base.
- Weight - Wrap length of shank with lead wire leaving some space at the hook's bend and hook's eye. Secure the lead wire with tying thread.
- Butt - Tie in the Super Floss at the hook's bend and wrap to the lead wire, secure with tying thread and trim the excess.
- Legs (Optional) - Tie in a few partridge feather fibers at the butt tie off point and trim close.
- Case/Body - Dub a reversed tapered body (Larger rear than front) to normal head space.
- Head - Wrap a small tapered tying thread head, whip finish and cement if you like.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
The Cascade Caddis from Linda Foote of Redmond, Oregon is a proven East Slope of the Cascades pattern. Looks like a very good South East Idaho and Western Montana (like maybe the Madison) pattern.
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