Thank you Bugs of the Underworld and the Ice Pink Larva

Back in July I developed the Ice Pink Larva from watching Ralph and Lisa Cutter's DVD "Bugs of the Underworld".  I did not test the pattern until recently, and I must say it did produce.  While I take some Rainbows the majority were Browns

Image from "Bugs of the Underworld"

Ice Pink Larva

First Trout on the Ice Pink Larva

Taker number two.

Third time is the charm.

Caddis Larva based on Bugs of the Underworld - Ice Pink Larva

This pattern owes it's inspiration to  Ralph and Lisa Cutter's DVD "Bugs of the Underworld".

Below is a photo off my TV of the Caddis Larva this pattern is based.  As you can see it is the pink abdomen, cream yellow thorax and black head, also this Caddis has white gills at the tail.

      This image is from "Bugs of the Underworld".

Hook – TMC 2457 or any heavy Grub hook

Size – 10-16

Thread – 8/0 or 6/0 Black

Head – Hairline Ice Dub Olive Brown and Black Brass or Tungsten bead 

Thorax – Squirrel Blend Sulphue or any Yellow dubbing blend

Abdomen – Hairline Ice Dub UV Florescent Hot Pink

Rib – .32 gauge Amethyst Parawire or any purple wire

Shell Back – Hairline 1/8" Tan Scud Back

Gills – White CDC

 1. Mash down barb and bead and secure in wire.

  2. Tie in white CDC for Gills.

 3. Tie in Tan Scud Back.

 

  4. Dub Abdomen.

 

5. Dub Thorax.

6. Dub Head.

  7. Pull Shell Back over the top and tie-off.

  8. Advance your wire creating the rib.

 9. Secure wire and whip finish.

Bugs of the Underworld

Last night at CJTU meeting "Ozzie" of Underwater OZ fame showed Ralph and Lisa Cutter's DVD "Bugs of the Underworld". The footage is spectacular, and should be in every tier's library.

I know I'm going to change some of my patterns after seeing this DVD.

It's available at the http://www.flyline.com/shop/bugs_of_the_underworld/