How to Tie the Peacock Caddis Dry Fly
Learn how to tie the Peacock Caddis Dry Fly pattern, including step-by-step instructions, a video tutorial, pictures, and much more. Improve your fly-tying skills here.
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This fly was created by a fellow named Jim Bonnett from Montana I believe during the 1980’s. It’s a great general caddis dry fly pattern. It fishes really well and it's easy and quick to tie. It’s typically tied in sizes 12 -18.
Material List
- Hook: TMC 100 size 14
- Thread: Veevus GSP 50D in Black
- Body: Peacock Herl
- Wing: Hareline Deer Hair or Elk Hair
- Hackle: Whiting Dry Fly Cape Brown and Grizzly