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Double Wing Caddis

How do you tie a Double Wing Caddis?

Double Wing Caddis is a dry fly pattern for trout. Find its 6 materials and 8 tying steps below.

Difficulty
2 of 5
Target species
trout

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At the vise

Materials

  • Hook: TMC 100 #14-18 or Daiichi 1180 #14
  • Thread: Semperfli 12/0 Nano Silk, Brown
  • Tail: MFC Z-Yarn Olive Brown
  • Wing: Nature's Spirit X Caddis Deer, Natural
  • Wing: Nature's Spirit Comparadun Deer, Natural
  • Body: Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing, Olive Brown

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Tying instructions

  1. Place hook in vise and start thread at the center of the hook.

  2. Wrap thread back to the bend.

  3. Tie in Z-Yarn tail, making it a little shorter than the body.

  4. Dub a tapered body from the tail forward to the center of the hook.

  5. Tie in the first wing of X Caddis Deer, making it the length of the tail.

  6. Tie in the second wing of Comparadun Deer, making it half the length of the first wing.

  7. Form a bulbous head with the thread.

  8. Whip finish and cement.

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