FOTM for Feb/March: Cased Caddis

[alanb_ct]

Does someone have a good pattern to offer? I only know a few from LaFontaine and Borger. I think this fly becomes important with the early spring rains.

[AaronJasper]

I can film a really simple one that I make.

[SlowNDeep]

What about January?

[AaronJasper]

Ok I will try to film it tomorrow night.

[Fascist Killer]

How about a little black stone tie for feb. and a grannom tie for march? Anyone got any ideas?

[AaronJasper]

I am sorry I didn't get to tie the FOTM. A very close friend's dad passed away so I have been busy visiting the family and taking time out to go see my old friend. Tomorrow (Friday) I will get it filmed. Justin said that he could get it up ASAP.

[alanb_ct]

Aaron, so sorry to hear that. From my perspective, no need to rush with the Jan. FOTM. When it gets done, it gets done, no big deal. All the best to you.

[alanb_ct]

Aaron,

Terrific fly, thanks for a great job. I'll tie some up right away!

Next month or so, I think a black winter stonefly might FOTM be good. I can do Charlie's Nymph from the Maryland guys if you want.

It's basically a 16-20 black Hare's Ear with a split black Krystal flash tail.

Alain

[AaronJasper]

That would be a great idea. People have been asking about that one!

[Nymphmeister]

Alain, you fished that pattern? I read & saw it, never tried it although it looks "fishy". I've never personally had very good results imitating & fishing the smaller early season stones with specific imitations.

[alanb_ct]

I fished a very similar size 16 Black Haretron Hare's Ear style nymph in the Farmington one March and caught a few fish, not that much success, though. This fly is the "Guide to Maryland Trout Fishing," and uses black krystal flash for a split tail; maybe that's the trigger the fish need. The fly's originator Charlie Gelso is a professor at Maryland College Park and fishes the Western MD rivers extensively. The books co-author runs the Bass Pro Shop FF Dept in the Anne Arundel Mall there.

I'll tie some up for the next FOTM. I might just take pictures of the tie, if I can't get the webcam angles right.

[alanb_ct]

Guys,
I did the FOTM write-up for Charlie's nymph and sent it to Justin. I did it sort of quick, so if there is something better to offer, I won't be offended at all. Thanks. Alain