[Video] How to Tie a Mother’s Day Caddis

The Caddis Fly Shop demonstrates how to tie a Mother’s Day Caddis. This particular pattern is a variant of the popular X-Caddis pattern developed by Craig Mathews.

Mother’s Day Caddis Recipe

Hook: TMC 2488 #16
Thread: 6/0 Black
Tail: Hairline Sparkle Emerger Yarn
Body: Gray Goose Biot
Underwing: Dun CDC puff
Wing: Dun-Dyed Comparadun Deer Hair

Happy Tying!

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