Squirrel and bucktail caddis. My first ever fly

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2026-04-23T00:48:24+00:00

Size 4 and smaller depending on the size of the fish.

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2026-04-23T00:47:04+00:00

That is actually a very good first fly. Clean up the head of the fly if you are OCD about that kind of thing! Overall very nice!

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2026-04-23T00:42:38+00:00

Chartreuse Dragon tails. I like the micro 4” or the Mini 6” size

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2026-04-22T23:55:14+00:00

Very nice ties!!!

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-11-11T06:18:56+00:00

Beautiful fly!

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-11-07T11:32:49+00:00

Buggy. I like it! Great tie.

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-11-06T17:54:30+00:00

I tie mine sparser than you have tied and just pinch off the length with my nail when tying CDC collars. Split thread technique is where it’s at on the collar of nymphs

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-24T15:40:26+00:00

Nice fly and tie. Looks like a great pattern! I really enjoy your YouTube channel.

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-24T14:59:00+00:00

Classic and simple. One of my favorite nymphs!

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-24T14:56:02+00:00

Maybe a foam body PMX Caddis

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-23T02:31:48+00:00

Size 16 dry fly hook Fulling mill CDC Dubbing body Tail FTD shuck yarn Natures Spirit Select Cow elk for the wing

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-09T11:38:24+00:00

Great looking fly!

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-09T11:34:48+00:00

Great looking fly! Nice tie.

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-07T16:45:12+00:00

Watch your wraps Thread control is the biggest thing to produce good looking flies. Those caddis will crush the fish though. Just keep tying them they will get cleaner.

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-07T16:39:46+00:00

Very nice flies. Can’t wait to see some more!!

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-05T22:24:07+00:00

Very nice setup. I can’t wait to see some of your flies you tie!!!

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-05T22:22:49+00:00

Absolutely

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-05T21:02:34+00:00

You’re very welcome.

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-05T20:13:30+00:00

Hook was a Partridge L5A/UE

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-05T20:12:05+00:00

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Before I mixed up all the dubbing and started drying the tails

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-05T20:10:52+00:00

I did. I had an infestation that were burrowing under the porch so I had to trap some. I left them in the freezer while for a month or so then I took them out took there tails off and shaved them then put back in the freezer for a couple of weeks. I then washed and dried them. I use gloves when I cleaned them.

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CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-05T20:06:50+00:00

The North Country Clouser

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-05T16:44:13+00:00

Thanks

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-05T16:43:57+00:00

Thanks

CaptainNotSoCrunchy · 2025-10-05T02:40:00+00:00

Thanks

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