Description
The Sparkle Pupa, created by Gary Lafontaine, tailored to replicate the transformative phase of caddisflies during their pupal stage. This fly captures the natural behavior of caddisflies as they ascend through the water column to the surface before emerging as adults. What sets the Sparkle Pupa apart is its ingenious design, incorporating materials like dubbing, tinsel, and flash to create sparkle and lifelike movement underwater.
Pro Tip
Fish the Caddis Sparkle Pupa on a dead drift near the bottom, allowing it to rise at the end of the drift to mimic an emerging pupa ascending to the surface. Use a two-fly rig, pairing it with a dry fly to target both subsurface and surface feeders. Adjust colors like olive, tan, or green to match local caddis species for increased success
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Recipe
Hook: Curved nymph hook, sizes 12-18 Thread: Olive, tan, or brown, 6/0 or 8/0 Body: Dubbing in olive, tan, or green, tapered for a natural shape Ribbing: Fine copper or gold wire for segmentation Shroud: Sparkling Antron or Z-lon fibers in matching or translucent color, wrapped loosely over the body Thorax: Darker dubbing, such as peacock or black, for contrast Hackle (Optional): Sparse soft hackle for added movement Bead (Optional): Brass or tungsten bead for weight and a realistic head profile