55 on the fly

Korn's Deer Hair Emerger- tied by Doug Korn Great fly for spring creeks.  It sets low in water and shines during a hatch. Hook: MFC scud light wire #14-18 for BWO, PMD  Thread: Serifil 200 tan or UNi - 8/0 Tail: amber zelon  Body: just thread wraps over zelon or dubbing to match. Thorax: BWO olive dubbing or PMD. Wing: mule deer hair Head: deer hair butts Note: add floatant to thorax and deer hair only...

Well, I'm back from vacation and back in the saddle tying some flies.  Here are two photo's of my tie of Davie Mc Phail's PT Caddis Pupa a great fly for the creeks here in NY or anywhere else you have caddis flies. side view ~ notice the bug bond set on the wingcase, giving the appearance that the fly is ready to bust open. top view Pheasant Tail Caddis Pupa by Davie McPhail You can see Davie tie it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFiuS3MnaBc&feature=feedu_more My Pattern list: Hook: Scud type #14 Weight: 10-12 wraps of lead or copper wire (I use the wire) Thread: Camel brown in 8/0 Rib: dark brown flexy floss Abdomen: peacock herl dyed yellow Wingcase and Legs: pheasant tail fibers 10-12, tied with the tips a hook length over the eye.  Dub thorax and pull butts of PT over the top to form wingcase, fold legs back, tie small head, whip finish. Thorax: brown dubbing Bubble: bug bond