Z-Wing Caddis

	Z-Wing Caddis, Olive Tying Instructions	Materials: Hook: Daiichi 1120 #12-18 Thread: Danville Olive 6/0 Rib: Danville Olive Thread Abdomen: Dark Olive Antron Dubbing Wing: Ginger Z-lon Back: Cinnamon Tip Turkey Tail Head: Peacock Herl
	Notes: Designed by Mike Mercer of Redding, CA. as a caddis pupa pattern. There are usually three color variations to this pattern: Olive, Caddis Green, and Amber. The fly shows distinct contrast with a darker back and a lighter dubbed body.The back is generally Turkey Tail but Mike has also used Marabou. A collar of Antron, in front of the wings, is used at times to provide the distinction of the emerging caddis. A good mid-day pattern, fish it deep under an indicator with a rising action. The fly has also been used in stillwater conditions using short strips.

Variations:
Z-Wing Caddis, Green	Materials: Hook: Daiichi 1120, #12-18 Thread: Danville Fl. Green 6/0 Back: Mottled Oak Turkey Tail Abdomen: Light Olive Antron Collar: Caddis Green Antron Yarn Rib: Chartreuse Wire Wing: Dark Olive Z-lon Head: Peacock Herl
Z-Wing Caddis, Brown	Materials: Hook: Daiichi 1120, #12-18 Thread: Danville Brown 6/0 Back: Olive Brown Marabou Rib: Copper Wire Abdomen: Golden Brown Haretron Collar: Light Brown Antron Yarn Wing: Cream Z-lon Antennae: Lemon Woodduck Head: Rusty Brown Marabou