Black Beadhead Caddis
submitted by Anthony Argenziano

It is fairly easy to tie..and has produced well. I "got" the fly from a web-site awhile ago..and didn't know the author, until the latest issue of PA and Boater arrived. The issue credits the son (Bryan) of Charles. R. Meck as the originator.

Additional info...

If you wish to use this fly in tandem w/dry fly, I suggest only a small bead used for weight, so as to get the fly under some but not too heavy as to sink the dry fly. This will suggest an emerging caddis or Hendrickson. This pattern doesn't quit working after Spring and works well through the Summer months. If you want to use this pattern to tempt the elusive Steelhead, I recommend you omit the tail. Give this fly a try. Good luck. !!

Material List

Tying Instructions

1. Slip the bead on the hook putting point through the narrower of the two openings. Add about six wraps of .010 lead to the body (optional--depends on type of water and depth needed).
    
2. Make several turns with the black tying thread and wind back to the bend of hook. Tie in three to five pheasant tail fibers. Make them a bit shorter than hook shank.
    
3. Make a 3-inch long dubbing loop with the tying thread by tying the thread over itself. Wax the loop and place plenty of the body material in the loop.
    
4. Place your hackle pliers at the bottom of the loop. Flick the hackle pliers with the forefinger and spin the loop until the material is secure in the loop. Grab the dubbed loop and wind forward to the eye. Tie off.
    
5. Tie in a half-dozen pheasant tail fibers on the right and left sides..just behind the bead.
    
6. Move the hackle toward the side and bottom and tie off. Whip finish or couple half hitches...apply cement.