DonO,
The Caenis I refer to ar the "Anglers curse", typically size 18 and smaller. As for patterns, Oh yes!, all types, traditional, parachutes, spent and emergers.
I have done a bit of reading up on the subject and it seems that a lot of people suggest that you try and imitate a bunch of Caenis as opposed to individuals. They suggest using Shipmans buzzers, Parachute hares ear and small comparaduns.
I found this little article on westfly.com interesting.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks!!
DonO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Ronan,
I believe 'Caenis' is the genus for all mayflies. Can you be more specific as to which mayflies you're looking for and the size range? Does he want traditional patterns, or parachutes and extended bodies? Synthetics, or all natural materials? Up-wing or spent? Emerger?
Here's a couple of nice pages, to start you off:
http://home.zonnet.nl/caranx_hippos/mayflies.htm
http://business.virgin.net/fly.fishing/index.htm#top2
I have dozens filed, so let me know when you need more. I'm presently working on Winger Mayflies with roped (tapered and segmented) extended bodies, Cd'L tails, & parachute hackle. Coming out very nice. If you want to see a photo, let me know.
DonO
Howdy folks,
Im using my recovery time to re-fill my ever diminishing stock of flies. My uncle, a dry fly only man, has asked me to tie up a few different Caenis patterns for us to use as soon as I am back to full health and mobility and so, I am putting out an A.P.B to the VFB in order to get a few.
Can you help!? A specific pattern or site reference is perfect.
Many thanks,
Ronan.
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