Big Grub

HOOK: Mustad 37160, size 6-10 THREAD: Black RIBBING: 4X monofilament SHELLBACK: Clear Body Stretch BODY: Bright green, olive brown, or gray Haretron or sparkle dubbing LEGS: Black soft saddle hackle HEAD: Black bead

Uses

Imitates larvae of large caddis from the genera Parapsyche and Arctopsyche. For more on this pattern, see the article Caddis Larvae--Part II

Variations

Body color is varied to match the natural insects that are available in the stream.

How to Fish

Use tight line or trout indicator nymphing tactics

Tying Instructions

1. Debarb hook, slip on bead head, place in vise, start thread.

 
2. Tie in shellback and mono ribbing.

 
3. Dub body; keep the body thin

 
4. Pull shellback over top. Rib with monofilament.

 
5. Tie in black saddle hackle. Make two wraps and trim top and bottom fibers.

 
6. Paint front two segments of shellback black with black paint pen

 
7. Whip finish and trim.