Caddis Larva
This Caddis Larva pattern uses Textreme Magic Tinsel for a shimmering semi-translucent body and black crystal flash for lifelike representations of the larva legs.
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The Caddis Larva Nymph

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Thread a tungsten bead on the hook and place it in your vise

Textreme Flymaster 6/0 in Olive

Attach your thread and lay down a slightly tapered body

Tie in a length of Textreme Magic Tinsel

Wrap the tinsel up the body in overlapping turns, tie off and trim

Apply a thin layer of UV resin and cure

Create a short dubbing noodle of Nature's Spirit Euro Dub in Peacock Black

Wrap the dubbing to form a thorax

Attach a short length of black Crystal Flash to each side of the fly

Fold the Crystal Flash back and hold in place with a few thread wraps

Fill in the thorax with a additional small amount of dubbing

Whip finish and snip your thread close. Trim the Crystal Flash legs to an attractive length. Your Caddis Larva Nymph is complete