Feb 11, 2022 · The Spent Partridge Caddis is another great little fly from the vise of Mike and Sheralee Lawson. This pattern imitates a spent caddis, after it has laid its eggs and is dying, as well as a healthy adult.

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Spent Partridge Caddis Lawson's Spent Partridge Caddis: A Trout Temptation The Spent Partridge Caddis, born from the vise of Mike and Sheralee Lawson, stands as a remarkable fly in the...

Jun 30, 2021 · BPS Spent Caddis Hook: Standard dry-fly hook (here, a Dai-Riki #300), sizes 14-18. Thread: Black, 8/0 or 70-denier. Body: Peacock herl. Wings: Tan short/fine deer hair or elk hair, cleaned and stacked. Adhesive: Head cement.

This is the BPS Spent Caddis. From what I’ve found, it was designed by a California fly tier Dennis Komatsu but beyond that I’ve had difficulty obtaining information about the pattern.

Jan 20, 2021 · Created by Sheralee Lawson of Henry's Fork Anglers in Last Chance, Idaho, this simple but elegant caddis dry fly is meant to imitate a caddis that has just laid its eggs and is laying spent...

May 31, 2023 · In this great video, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions shows you how to tie Best’s simple, cool spent-wing caddisfly imitation. The main feature is a down wing that envelopes the dubbed body, and Tim’s method for ensuring the feather stays where it …

Jan 22, 2016 · Master fly tier Charlie Craven shows how to use compressed air and markers to do custom paint jobs on popper flies. All these tricks can be put to use on poppers or sliders for …

The Spent Partridge Caddis is a dry fly pattern designed to imitate a spent (exhausted or dead) adult caddisfly resting flat on the water’s surface after laying eggs. This fly is especially effective during caddis hatches or when trout are feeding selectively on spent insects in calm water.

This fly pattern imitates a a caddis after it has laid its eggs and is at the end of its life. This pattern is also a great searching pattern when trying to figure out what trout are eating.