Lets see. Despite the name, the October Caddis usually makes an appearance on my local rivers in mid August. They usually only hang around for 4 to 6 weeks. Normally, I dont see an October Caddis after October 1. Most of the Stonefly and Caddis hatches came off about 3 weeks early this year.
Add this up, and my calculations tell me October Caddis could be hanging around the Gunnison River, even though I didnt see any. I know, it's a stretch of the imagination, but it's all I have.
Anyhow, I wanted to tie a few patterns up using the "split thread" technique. October Caddis were on my mind so I came up with a couple patterns.
I am finding a bit difficult to refrain from using too much dubbing in the thread.
Hook - Mustad 3906B, size 12
Tail - Strung Rooster Hackle (Woolly Bugger Grade)
Thread - UTC 70, Fl. Orange
Dubbing - 50% Light Hares Ear 50% SLF Fox Squirrel in a split thread
Collar -Dark Furnace Hen Hackle
Hook - Mustad 3906B, size 12
Tail - Strung Rooster Hackle (Woolly Bugger Grade)
Thread - UTC 70, Brown
Dubbing - 1/3 Light Hares Ear, 1/3 SLF Fox Squirrel, 1/3 Hares Web Dubbing, Orange (thanks JohnP) in a split thread
Collar - Light Furnace Hen Hackle
With a bit of luck and a little shmoozing to the boss (my wife), I may try them out in the morning.
The remarks on the appearance of the October Caddis on rivers here Colorado, are my opinions through my personal observations. Or lack there of.
