Close-up of a fishing fly with patterned wings and spiky tail against a blue background.

Spent Partridge Caddis

This pattern was developed by Sheralee Lawson of Last Chance Idaho for use on the Henry’s Fork. It has since proven to be very effective on many other streams nationwide. It offers a very good silhouette and, just as important, is easy for the angler to see. The wing is tied down flat against the body. Wind the hackle so that the peacock hearl shows through. Then trim it top and bottom to produce a flush floating fly. Click on the link to view a video showing A.K. Best tying the spent caddis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrjRzzMbNGk

Hook — Mustad 94840 (#14-#18)

Body — Tan or Olive synthetic

Wing — Grouse or mottled hen saddle feather fibers

Hackle – Brown and Grizzly mixed

Thorax – Peacock HearlFly tied by Alan Bowers