Fly tying the Alpha caddis with Barry Ord Clarke

Fly tying the Alpha caddis with Barry Ord Clarke

A lovely little Caddis with three nice techniques for the body, wing and hackle. This pattern can be used for any of the smaller caddis species. Fish it dry or as an emerger bith work extremely well.

Hook: Mustad Heritage R50AP # 14-18
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Grey
Body: Two moose mane hairs, brown and black
Wings: Two CDC hackles
Thorax: Deer hair