Fly tiers of today have at their disposal a dizzying array of materials with which to craft flies. From genetic hackle to ultra-realistic synthetics we're able to tie flies our forefathers would have loved to have had in their boxes. One such company producing these ultra-real materials is JSON Sweden. From wing materials that make your mayflies look as though they can take flight to legs and bodies that make your nymphs look like they might crawl out of your box, they have it all. I personally think some of their patterns are better suited for a frame than the trout stream but when I saw their Caddis Backs I had to see what they could do for one of my Czech nymphs. In the end it's the Trout's opinion that matters and a standard pattern still works just as well. But it's fun to experiment with all the new stuff that's available to us and if you have a little extra money pick some up!
Hook: Partridge CZF sz.14
Thread: Olive Uni 8/0
Underbody: 3 Layers Veniard Lead Foil
Shellback: JSON Caddis Back size small
Rib: 5x Mono
Body: 4 Part Blend of Caddis Green Ice Dub, Caddis Green Hare's Ear, Green Antron, and Mint Antron
HotSpot: Big Horn Pink Wapsi Sow-Scud Dubbing
Thorax: 2 Part Blend Black Hare's Ear, and Dark Stone Antron
Extras: Green and Black Permanent Marker to Color Caddis Back
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