Tying the X2 Caddis Fishing Fly

Version 2.0 of Mr Mathews’ brilliant design. This version adds a set of spent wings, incorporates some flash, and sports a bushier head. It works everywhere we’ve fished it.

• Hook: Daiichi 1180 Dry Fly Hook, 12-20. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-D1180.html
• Thread: SemperFli Nano Silk, 18/0. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SNS18.html
• Tail: SemperFli Poly Yarn. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Body: Nature's Spirit Snowshoe Rabbit Foot Dubbing. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-NSSSR.html
• Rib: SEMPERFLI SemperFlash Small (1/69th) Mirror Flash, Iris. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SSFMS.html
• Spent Wings: PH Diamond Wing Fibre, Pearl. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-PHDWF.html
• Wing: Nature’s Spirit X Caddis Deer Hair. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-NSXHAIR.html
• Head: Hare’s Ear Dubbing. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCHRMSK.html