The Henryville (a.k.a. Henryville Special) was created years ago by Hiram Probst of Palmerton, PA and named after the famed section of Brodhead’s Creek. It has remained a popular and effective caddis imitation ever since. My version has a dubbed body instead of the original floss. I also tie the overwing around the sides of the bodyforming a tent, as opposed to the higher wet style seen in many commercial ties. Although the duck quill wing is not as sturdy as the deer or elk hair used in newer patterns, in my experience, the fly remains just as effective when it becomes frayed and bedraggled.

Hook : Dry fly; #12 – #18

Rib : Grizzly hackle, palmered

Body : Lt. olive dubbing

Underwing : Wood duck

Overwing : Matched mallard wing quill

Hackle : Brown or dark ginger

Al Bowers

Fly tied by John Lazar