Squirrel Caddis Emerger, Holsinger's Fly Shop, Episode 513

[@scottkavanagh486]

Great pattern! On behalf of the John Kennedy Chapter of TU, thank you for your recent presentation to the group on the lifecycle of the caddis and your ongoing support of our chapter!

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

No problem Scott. Glad everyone like the presentation. we appreciate the chapters support of the shop also.

[@rickbeggs4300]

Nice looking fly, you always make it look so simple. That is a tribute to your skills.

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Thank you very much! I tie a ton of flies that's what makes it look so easy. I appreciate your comments

[@brianhoover2294]

This is a great looking caddis emerged. I tied up a bunch of these today, substituting a few materials (including using woodcock wing feathers for the hackle). Thanks, Shawn!

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

That sounds cool with the woodcock!!! I’ve never tied with woodcock. That would be the perfect color. I like a darker hackle on my caddis.

[@bobmatuzak2263]

That’s a good looking trout catcher right there.

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Thanks Bob!!! It definitely is

[@freddysflyz]

This is one I'll surely tie a few too many of! LOL Great pattern brother and I have those materials so game on! Blessings your way!

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

For sure, I filled up a row in my wet fly box. I can't wait to swing this this spring

[@jamesvatter5729]

Definitely "less is more" on those soft hackles. Nice fly, Shawn.

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

For sure. I’ve long been trying to get better at that. The half feather is the easiest way to accomplish it.

[@burtonbrocious171]

Great looking fly pattern shawn tks 😊

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

You bet, thanks for watching

[@anthonyurbano8605]

Nice tie, Shawn! Will be adding it to my box!

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Thanks Anthony. You asked what other patterns I share in my TU talks. Here they are. Cases Caddis Rubber Backed Caddis Karl’s Kaddis UV Caddis Pupa Iris Caddis CDC Tan Caddis Skate Bait (a really cool FFF pattern) Dry Dropper Caddis

[@anthonyurbano8605]

@@HolsingersFlyShop Thank you sir! Much appreciated

[@bobhammond8067]

That's great!! Really buggy. Well Done!!

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Thanks Bob glad you like it

[@joutdoorsmen23]

Awesome Shawn, that will hunt, God Bless

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Thanks. I’m really looking forward to getting this on my new bamboo rod

[@joutdoorsmen23]

@@HolsingersFlyShop awesome I know you do amazing with it. did you build the rod?

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

@@joutdoorsmen23 no I have an old friend building it for me. It will end up being more of a keepsake rod than a fishing rod but I will fish it some.

[@joutdoorsmen23]

@@HolsingersFlyShop cool you might have to demo for us, with the Squirrel Caddis Emerger on one of your videos

[@rogerphillips5604]

Very nice Shawn! I'm going to tie some tomorrow. I had to cancel my trip to Lancaster this weekend. I have health issues going on.

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you feel better soon.

[@rogerphillips5604]

Thank you, Hope you are having an enjoyable time at the show. I'll plan on coming by the shop soon, I'll let you know when.

[@MrCinnamon123]

I like the fly, I prefer the wet flies. How about a demonstration of your multi tool in a video. 😊

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

I euro nymph to catch fish but I swing wets to just relax and enjoy myself. I have a video where I show how I use that tool but I can’t remember which one it is. I will try to find it and share it here with you. Maybe I’ll do a favorite fly tying tools video for something different soon.

[@mikegerard8712]

Really nice fairly simple tie. Thank you. What kind of tool did you use for the dubbing loop?

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

It would s the Swiss CDC Multitool. It’s expensive but the slickest dubbing loop tool out there.