Tied by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions.
These past couple of years here in the Mid-Atlantic the Light Cahill have been one of the premier hatches. They are the last major hatch before waters warm up. Prior to the hatch, trout readily feed on Light Cahill nymphs trying to make it to the water's surface and on emergers struggling in the surface film. Of course they're extremely fond of the winged adults riding on top of the water. But when egg laden spinners return to the water to deposit those eggs is when the fun really starts. After the eggs are deposited, the spinners at the very end of their life cycle fall spent on the water surface and the trout go absolutely nuts for such an easy meal.
Materials
Hook: Dry fly hook size 14.
Thread: White Semperfli Classic Waxed, 12/0.
Wingpost: White polypropylene floating yarn.
Tail: Woodduck flank feather.
Body: Light Cahill-colored Superfine dubbing.
Hackle: Cream-colored cape hackle.
