Bent Wing Caddis

Still pushing the limits of the bent wing technique, here we are bending backwards to create a unique Caddis dry fly.
The body is a mix of Superfine dubbing cinnamon and tan, creating a bit of a variegated abdomen with a reverse taper - fatter at the bend and thinning moving towards the eye.
A bronze Mallard flank feather is used to create the bent wing, draped over the shank of the hook. A bit more dubbing and an appropriate sized dun hackle, and you are ready to split the wing.
Enjoy the video and give the pattern a try!

[@kennethsanders963]

he is correct ,a real caddis fly has a fat but and tapers down toward the eye of the hook. The length of the barbules on the Malord feather determines the length of the wing when you pull it through the resin nozzle. I use this same method when I'm preparing a "Wally wing " . I love doing Wally wings ,although there's one draw back with them .They don't last very long .One maybe two fish and their toast. So I tye a lot of them .Thanx for the pattern . Tight Lines.👍✌

[@PTFisherman]

Nice. 👍🏼

[@troutflynation7684]

Thanks so much. I love this pattern!

[@tomt5176]

Nice bug you got there. Should do pretty well on the stream.

[@troutflynation7684]

Thank you so much for the feedback. I’ve used it a lot on streams and rivers, as caddis flies are among my go to’s for dry fishing. It hasn’t let me down.

[@tomt5176]

@@troutflynation7684 Cool. I watched again for a refresh before tying it myself. The feather bender did a similar technique for a spinner pattern. Have fun and keep tying.

[@3000waterman]

Why on earth do some people continually say, "go ahead" in their commentary? It's sounds so strange, and it's completely unnecessary in most descriptions. It's a recent acquired habit.