Spent Caddis- Hans Weilenmann

featured, Fly Patterns, Videos — By on July 19, 2012 9:30 am


Hook: Partridge SLD #8-16
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, tan
Body: Australian opossum – in slight reverse taper (or color to match the natural)
Wing: Mallard drake breast feather, small, dyed tea color – enveloping the body (or color to match the natural)
Hackle: Cock, cree (or color to match the natural)

Note: Minor variation on A.K. Best pattern. Hackle is trimmed flush under body.

Pattern: A.K. Best, Fly: Hans Weilenmann
http://www.danica.com/flytier

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  1. Mitch Svaty says:
    July 21, 2012 at 11:56 am

    It’s a real nice pattern, looks like a good fish
    catcher!

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  2. Ad Hoogenboezem says:
    July 24, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Great pattern, Hans ! Catch fish 100%

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  3. Buster Wolfe says:
    July 24, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Hans, it’s a beautiful fly. Love the colors.

    What type of bobbin are you using?

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