Learn how to tie the Goddard Caddis Dry Fly, including a video tutorial and a full material list. Improve your fly-tying skills here.

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The Goddard Caddis is a classic dry fly with an impressive track record in still waters. Originally crafted by British fly tyers John Goddard and Clive Henry in the 1960s, this fly is famed for its buoyant deer hair body, making it nearly unsinkable. Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your fly-tying skills or an experienced angler aiming to refine your collection, the Goddard Caddis is a must-have due to its proven effectiveness in sizes 12-16.

We've put together a kit that contains all the materials you need to tie this exact fly pattern.

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Material List:

• Hook: TMC 100 (size 14)
• Thread: Black Danville 6/0 and Black Veevus GSP 100D
• Body: Hareline Premo Deer Hair Strips - Natural
• Dubbing: Hareline Ice Dub- Peacock
• Hackle: Hareline Half Rooster Cape- Brown
• Adhesive: Hareline Hard as Hull