Bastian's Floating Caddis Emerger (variation) SBS

A few minor tweaks to a cool fly.

hook - Dai Riki 280 #14
thread - MFC 8/0 brown
shuck/feelers - Congo Hair white
rib - Krystal Flash pearl
abdomen - Zelon dubbing hydropsyche
overbody - 2mm foam tan
indicator - Parapost hot orange
legs - partridge
head - Haretron chocolate

mash barb, start thread at 2/3 mark; tie in CH (don't trim), wrap back to bend and trim shuck (shank length)



tie in foam strip (gap width), taper end; brush on a little Super Glue and cover with thread wraps







tie in KF rib



dub thread, dub abdomen





counterwrap rib; tie off/trim



divide CH, wrap back on either side





pull foam over top; tie down, trim, cover with thread







tie in indicator



prep feather, tie in by tip; wrap







unwind twist in thread, split with bodkin; insert dubbing, spin (not shown), moisten and wrap head, half hitch x 2, SHHAN









trim indicator and feelers







first try was with conventional dubbed head; I prefer the shaggier split-thread version



Regards,
Scott