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Iris Caddis  by Paul McCain

Hook:          Size 14-18, Dry Fly
Thread:        6/0 or 8/0 to match body
Body:           Hare's Hair
Tail:             Rust Antron
Wing:           Off-white Aunt Lydia's Yarn

Tying Instructions:

1. Attach thread to hook and wrap it to bend of hook.
2. Attach short tail of Antron.
3. Dub hare's hair and wrap forward 2/3 of hook shank.
4. Attach yarn and make a flat loop.
5. Make a small head and apply cement.
To fish this fly, put floatant on wing. Fish it dead drift and then make it swing at end of drift.  This fly is on our Housatonic River trip list of recommended flies but will work well most anywhere when well presented.
Any questions?  Stop by and say hello at the next meeting.

Tight Lines!
Paul McCain

 

Dubno's Bubble Gum

Many of my friends ask me how I catch so many fish.  I’d like to think it has something to do with skill, but many are convinced that one of my concoctions, the Bubble Gum fly, is the real reason.  Now I do agree that this fly does catch fish on many occasions and that it is terrific when you have no hatch going on (this is a common occurrence when I get on the river), but it must be “dead drifted” as with all dry flies (the skill part?).  Come to think of it, the fly works pretty well when there is a hatch, too. Just match the size to the natural.

The Bubble Gum is based upon Craig Matthew’s Sparkle Dun which is a pretty easy fly to tie.  You can get all the exact ingredients from Craig’s shop, Blue Ribbon Flies in Montana.  No, you don’t have to go there, just call or email them (406-646-7642 or www.blueribbonflies.com).  They have great prices, superior materials, and plenty of expertise. 

The most unique characteristic of this fly is its dubbed body which requires a pink “bubble gum” shade.  You know this color, it’s the color of Bazooka bubble gum.  Hence, the name. You’ll have to tie these yourself (or get a friend to do the job) because no fly shop that I know has any stock on them. It hasn’t caught on yet but it should, one day.  Maybe I’ll get some credit for it, along with Craig Matthews.  Enjoy, and remember - catch and release!                                                   Peter Dubno

 Thread – White
Hook – Tiemco 100 (recommended) or other standard dry fly hook - Size – 12 – 18 (16 is my favorite)
Tail – Amber Zelon (Trimmed short)
Body – Fluorescent Pink dubbing (with Antron if  possible)
Wing – Dun colored deer hair tied Sparkle Dun or Compara Dun style.  (Montana whitetail is best)

*Fly shops usually sell this color of dubbing as “Fluorescent Pink.”  Do NOT use magenta colored dubbing, even if it’s the only kind you can find.   I am convinced that using the correct shade of pink is the magic. It’s what  makes trout and other fish  just  to want to bite it.   PD
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