Upper Sacramento River 5/3/18

Wonderful day on the legendary Upper Sacramento River!  The weather and river were perfect for early May.

I didn't find any of the big wild fish, despite hitting various spots covering some 25-miles, the action stayed steady for the youngsters.

Easy Dub Caddis Larva

Materials

Hook:  Fulling Mill Czech Nymph, Size 12

Weight:  Two layers of lead tape

Thread:  UTC 70, Dark Brown

Shellback:  Baby Bug Back, Clear.  Apply two coats of thin UV resin over the shellback

Ribbing:  Monofilament tying thread, Fine (or 4# mono)

Body:  Easy Dub, Light Olive

Thorax:  Hend's Spectra Dubbing,  Dark Brown #335

Notes

1.  I wish Easy Dub came in more caddis larva colors!  

2.  Use lead tape to build some weight into the fly as well as the initial taper.

3.  I've added a mottled effect to the body by using a brown indelible pen over the first coat of UV resin.  A second coat of resin adds more depth and give a very life like appearance to the pattern.

4.  The Easy Dub Caddis Larva is a winner anywhere free living larva craw across the rocks!

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