Caddis Cripple

Hook:

15 - 17 Tiemco 102Y

Thread:

8/0 Uni-Thread Tan

Body:

Hydropsyche Tan  Zelon Dubbing

Wing:

  Light Dun Zelon tied Delta style (see top view shown below) 

Hackle:

  Brown Dry Fly tied sparse

Head:

Butts from Zelon wing

Every once in a while, Trout will settle down and take a caddis of the surface.  When the bugs have been swarming and there is evidence of OviPosting - try out this spent caddis imitation - you might be pleasantly surprised.

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