Gary LaFontaine's Sparkle Pupa

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Re: Gary LaFontaine's Sparkle Pupa

Post by Mike62 » Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:51 am

Beautiful picture; so different from my home waters of northern Maine. I've tied the Sparkle Pupa but it pales beside yours; outstanding job. As for fishing it..., I have to agree with Dubbn. I've never done well with it, and I really put in the time with that pattern. I finally came to the conclusion that even a generic soft hackle would out-produce it.
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Re: Gary LaFontaine's Sparkle Pupa

Post by FlyFisherMann1955 » Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:15 pm

Here is a soft hackle, sparkle pupa alternative. This is from The Feather Bender's Flytying Techniques by Barry Ord Clark.

Antron Caddis Pupa
Hook: Partridge Caddis K2BY - size 12
Thread: Uni 8/0 - Olive
Abdomen: Antron - Caddis Green
Twisted then wrapped & covered with UV cure
Thorax: Ice Dub - Olive Brown
Combed back to represent the shuck
AZ Simi Seal - black Peacock
Hackle: Partridge dyed olive
Fibers removed from 1 side to make it sparse
Head: Thread colored black with Pantone marker
Head cement: Orvis - water based
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On this fly I substituted Grouse for the hackle.
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You can watch his tying demo here:

youtu.be/uxVCLf7vuy8


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Re: Gary LaFontaine's Sparkle Pupa

Post by letumgo » Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:09 pm

I received a copy of “The Feather Bender's Flytying Techniques” for Christmas (excellent book). Beautiful caddis pattern. I’d fish those with confidence.

Nice reference photo John. Thanks for sharing your collection with us.
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