DRY FLIES

WEDGE SEDGE

This is just the simplest imitation of a snow flake caddis laying on the surface of the water. The shape is right and it floats well.

MATERIALS:
Hook - Size 14 to 18 light gauge dry fly
Thread - Grey
Body - Clipped very pale deer hair

A) Tie the thread in at the bend of the hook. Make sure its secure but don't cover too much of the hook shank as the more thread there is along the hook shank the harder it will be to spin the deer hair.
B) Spin deer hair along the full length of the hook shank. Build up a neat thread head. Whip finish and varnish.
C) With a sharp pair of scissors trim the spun deer hair into a wedge or wing shape.

Last modified: 11-Jun-2008.