Notes:
Bill's Stick Caddis is a cased-caddis larvae pattern designed by Bill Carnazzo, a guide of West Slope Sierran Streams. The pattern is
designed for the October Caddis larvae which inhabit most of the West Slope rivers and streams. Many trout key on the October Caddis
hatch in late September and October but the larvae can be fished at any time during the season. A number of aspects
to this fly make it a good one. One is the simplicity of the fly itself. The fly consists of relatively few materials which are tied
in a progressive manner from tail to head. These materials are selected to mimic the actual larvae and tied with a degree of
fuzziness to deliver movement and life to the fly. The pale yellow collar is of particular importance since it creates a trigger
response to the fly as the trout focus on what appears to be the caddis larvae body. The fly is also weighted by both the bead and the
lead-free wire wraps to ensure that the fly remains close to the river bottom.
The October Caddis larvae will often get dislodged from the bottom material in which the case is attached to. As the larvae case
tumbles through the streambed, the larvae will extend it's body and legs reaching out for a new hold. Trout will notice this tumbling
case and make a striking reponse, particularly when it sees the body and legs extending outwards. The case is made up of sand grit,
twigs, and pebbles. Bill suggests a blend of Dark Brown dubbing with Orange Antron, and Copper Lite Brite. He often prefers to use Paxton's Dark Brown Nymph Dubbing. He utilizes Pheasant Tail fibers to produce the effect of small twigs extending from the case.
To get more information on Bill's tying philosophy and to view his other patterns, please check out his web site at : http://www.billcarnazzo.com
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