Hydropsyche Caddis, Holsinger's Fly Shop

The Hydropsyche caddis is a great caseless caddis imitation. Here in Central Pennsylvania caddis species are very prominent in our streams. That is why you see me tying a lot of caddis patterns on my channel. This pattern at first may look a little intimidating but I promise it is not as hard as it may look.
I say it all the time, change the color and size of the fly to match the insects in you stream. This pattern is no different. I would definitely tie this fly smaller. Another thing you could do if you would like is to add a tungsten bead to get this thing down a little quicker.
Please head over to our website www.holsingers... for all the materials needed to tie this fly and others. If you have any questions, please email me at [e-mail].
Materials List
Firehole 718 Size 12
Lead Wire .020
Nano Silk 12/0 Olive
Antron Yarn Tan
6X Maxima Leader Material
Scud Back 1/8" Light Olive
Ostrich Herl Olive
SLF Squirrel Dub Olive
Golden Pheasant Tail

[@leonardwells9613]

EXCELLENT pattern, great tie, much oblige. L 👍🎣👍

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Not a promblem Leonard. This was a fun one for me to tie.

[@mikeney5113]

Very cool pattern Shawn.love it with legs.great looking fly.thanks as always

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Thanks a lot Mike. Hope you and your brother are doing well.

[@ronwalczak7120]

Nice work
Enjoying your channel

[@davehall2160]

That is a gorgeous looking fly Shawn Thanks for the video

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

You bet Dave. I was excited to do this video. I need to find more patterns like this one to share.

[@anthonyb1661]

Looks pretty close to a scud. Love the legs, awesome technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

You bet! It's crazy how simple the legs are. with a little practice this is a very realistic looking pattern.

[@jamesvatter5729]

Shawn, That tie may take a little longer than others, but it sure looks worth it! Thanks for sharing.

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

You got that right! Honestly for the realism it creates, I don't really think it takes that long compared to other realistic style patterns

[@rollinlapoint4554]

Well done!!

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Thank you very much!!

[@scottkavanagh486]

Great pattern Shawn! I tied some today. As others commented, I never saw pheasant tail fibers used for legs. Thanks for sharing!

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

No problem Scott glad you enjoyed it.

[@maxfriedenberger8043]

looks good.

[@kurtmueller4652]

Nice Tie

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Thanks Kurt

[@scottlowe3355]

Looks amazing!

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Thanks Scott

[@patricksmith7839]

Great video buddy

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

Thanks a lot Pat

[@FlyTyer1948]

Nice use of the ostrich but I’m really amazed by the use of the stripped butt of the pheasant barbule. That really makes great looking legs. Was that your idea? It’s brilliant. In 40 years of tying, I’ve never seen that done.

[@HolsingersFlyShop]

No I can’t take the credit for that one. I’ve been seeing guys doing that for a couple of years. I see a lot of European guys I follow doing it.

[@FlyTyer1948]

@@HolsingersFlyShop Even if it’s not your idea, thank you for sharing it. It’s a very creative use of something normally just cut off & thrown away.