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| The Goddard Caddis |
One
of the most unique fly wing configuration is the clipped deer hair body
of the Goddard Caddis, also called the G and H Sedge. It was named
after an Englishman John Goddard and his associate Cliff Henry. It
was tied to represent an adult caddis, but it can also suggest
salmonflies, dobsonflies and alderflies.
The Goddard Caddis, along
with the Irresistible, are a couple of the terrestrial patterns that
are tied with similar bodies. They are very high floaters and are
effective in riffles and pocket water. To learn how to use the fly fishing technique of "Dapping," see my April 21, 2014, post, "Dapping the Fly."
Materials for tying the Goddard Caddis:
Hook: 94833 Nos. 10-16
Body: Gray spun deer hair, tamped and clipped
Hackle: Brown
Feelers: Brown stripped hackle stems or paint brush fibers
Thread: Black 3/0 Monocord
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| Fly Tying Stages of the Goddard Caddis |
Step 1. Cut a bunch of deer hair and square off the tips. Spin the bunch forward and tamp tightly.
Step 2. Spin a smaller bunch to 3/16 inch of the eye and also tamp it.
Step 3. Take the fly out of the vice and trim it so that it is wedge-shaped. Put the fly back in the vice and attach the hackles.
Step 4 One at a time, spin the hackles forward and tie them off. Attach the feelers and complete the head.
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