PALOMINO CADDIS

 Hook:  (T)  5210 or (M) 94840  
 Size:  16-18
 Thread:  8/0 Tan
 Body:  Tan Ultachenille
Wing:   Elk Hair

Notes on tying:

1. Holding ultrachenille between you thumb and index finger lightly singe the end of tail to produce the desired taper with a match or butane lighter.
2. Tie in ultrachenille 1/3 back from the eye of the hook and wrap it securely.
3. Stack elk hair and tie in with tips back for the caddis wing.
4. Trim off the elk hair to form a head.
5. Whip finish.

This pattern was described in Fly Fisherman March 1992.  Cast it up stream and fish it by letting it dead drift.

Denny Redmond 415 Dunreath Dr. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402