This pattern by John Juracek and Craig Mathews of Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone MT is probably one of the easiest caddis emergers to tie. Originally developed to fish the prolific Hydropsyche hatches on the Madison River below Quake Lake it is effective anywhere these widespread insects occur. Note that the body is dubbed very roughly and the wing is tied in a loop which extends to the bend of the hook. This loop is tied flat over the body so that when viewed from underneath it appears as a halo. The trailing shuck is sparse and approximately the length of the body. The overall appearance of the finished fly should be quite shaggy. All the materials can be obtained from Blue Ribbon Flies (406-646-7642 or www.blueribbonflies.com).

Hook : Dry fly #12 – #20

Shuck : Crinkled zelon – caddis amber or caddis gold

Body : Zelon dubbing – light tan, rust, or pale green

Wing : Zelon – Lt. gray or white

Head : Hare’s ear or zelon dubbing