Gaffer Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 This is a basic X Caddis but I have added some foam to make it float a little better & make it more visible. I have also done some with a dubbed head under the foam which I think I like better. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckCamper Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Nice tye. Google up balloon caddis for some other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Nice tye. Google up balloon caddis for some other options. The balloon caddis was part of the inspiration for this, but I had not seen it before with the antron shuck like on the X caddis. One of my problems with the X caddis is it does not float well, so I thought the addition of foam would help for floatation & visibility. I also tied a FX2 version with a dubbed head, which I think I like a little better. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckCamper Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Version two is money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Version two is money. Gracias A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownonbow Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Inspiration complete. Thanks Gaffer!!!' Looking forward to trying this out in the pocket water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Inspiration complete. Thanks Gaffer!!!' Looking forward to trying this out in the pocket water. Right on, I like the split wing. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishfairwx Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 That looks like a Roman Moser Balloon Caddis!! At least in the style of a RM BC.. The balloon caddis was part of the inspiration for this, but I had not seen it before with the antron shuck like on the X caddis. One of my problems with the X caddis is it does not float well, so I thought the addition of foam would help for floatation & visibility. I also tied a FX2 version with a dubbed head, which I think I like a little better. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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