Buller Caddis Nymph Freshwater Hook : # 12 to 16 Mustard 9642, slightly bent at the 2/3 mark. Thread : Black Uni waxed 6/0. Tail : Brown calf tail (see notes). Rib : Gold fine wire or gold oval Uni. Wing Case : Crow or turkey feather. Body : Hares ear or marsupial dub, I use rabbit fur as it is readily available "in the back paddock". Thorax : As body but slightly picked out.
Tying Instructions 1) Wind thread up to the ½ way mark of the hook bend. 2) Tie in calf tail and gold wire. 3) Dub body up to the 2/3 mark. 4) Wind gold wire around the body, say 4 turns then wind off for additional weight. 5) Tie in wing case. 6) Dub the thorax, bring the wing case over the thorax and whip to finish. 7) Cut both the tail, to about 2-3mm and the wing case is finish with some head cement. Tying Diagram
Fly Notes
Fishing Notes Use a 9ft leader tapering down to a 5x with a 2lb tippet, light stuff I hear you say but it works well. 3 ft up the leader attach an indicator of your choice as soon as you see it dip or stop "strike". Casting is not easy with a nymph and indicator so I recommend throwing a loose loop to prevent tangles. Once in the water mend to stop drag and if in still water use the figure 8 retrieval with no indicator just feel the fish strike through the line. The main species targeted is of course Trout but I would be interested to know what else it could entice.
Location Notes Fast water, lakes or slow runs this fly can be used in most conditions similar to most nymphs. I did fish it in some backwaters just recently and it proved effective, well I caught 3 small browns on it no trophies but still a fish all the same.
Prey Notes This fly is a general nymph pattern that covers a broad range of insects starting from the Caddis to the Mayfly. You can add a small bead or change the colour of the wingcase I'm sure they will all work but fly size is of more importance, as a fish will reject a fly that is too small or too large.
Tier Alistair McBurnie

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