Description
The Hemingway Caddis, a variant of the 1930s Henryville Special, was crafted by Mike Lawson specifically for Jack Hemingway, son of the renowned author Ernest Hemingway. This adaptation was tailored for fishing the Henry's Fork of the Snake River in Idaho
Pro Tip
Fish the Hemingway Caddis with a dead drift through riffles, seams, or pools where caddisflies are active. For added effectiveness, lightly skitter the fly across the surface to mimic an egg-laying or fluttering caddisfly. Apply floatant generously to the elk hair wing and hackle to keep it riding high, especially in rough water.
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Recipe
Hook: Standard dry fly hook, sizes 12-18 Thread: Tan, olive, or brown, 6/0 or 8/0 Body: Dubbing in tan, olive, or gray, tapered for a natural caddisfly profile Ribbing (Optional): Fine gold or copper wire for segmentation Wing: Elk or deer hair, tied tent-style for buoyancy and a natural silhouette Hackle: Brown or grizzly dry fly hackle, wrapped sparsely for balance and floatation Head: Thread wraps to secure the materials and form a clean finish