How to tie the Puterbaugh Caddis

Elk Hair caddis flies are great, they float well and are useful in a wide range fishing situations. So what’s better? Arguably an Elk Hair with a foam body to only improve its buoyancy. In steps Puterbaugh’s Caddis. Created by Don Puterbaugh this pattern is a master of simplicity. Tied with only three materials besides thread and the hook it is a great dry to get your feet wet.

Ingredients & Recipe

• Hook – TMC 100
• Thread – Veevus 10/0 Black
• Foam – 2mm Tan Foam
• Wing – Elk Hair
• Hackle – Whiting Farms Pro Grade Cape*

Tools Used

• Vise – Griffin Mongoose
• Scissors – Loon Ergo Hair Scissors
• Bobbin – Rising Stout Bodkin
• Whip Finish – Umpqua Dream Stream Whip Finish

* Items marked with an asterisk replace a material that has been discontinued since this video was filmed. We picked the closest match we carry today.