Double Duck Caddis
Kevin Compton of Performance Flies has developed this caddis pattern. He calls this pattern the Double Duck Caddis because it uses CDC feathers twice in the tying of this fly. Since it is tied with a double use of cdc it floats very well and doesn’t need floatant. If you wish to “dry” the fly only use Frog’s Fanny or Doc’s Dust. Paste floatant should never be use on any cdc feather. The pattern illustrated was tied with some substituted materials. I will list the actual materials used in the original patterns. If you Google “Double Duck Caddis” you can watch a video of Kevin tying this fly.
Hook – Dry fly #14 -18
Thread – Rusty brown 8/0
Tag – Glo brite floss – Flo. green
Body – Red fox squirrel back hair using a split thread method
Underwing – 2 natural dun cdc feathers tied in at the bend to create a bubble
Over wing – 2 natural dun cdc feathers
Post – White zelon
Thorax – Red fox squirrel hair and cdc fibers mixed using a split thread method
John Lazar
Fly tied by John Lazar