Feather Wing Caddis

Im calling this a feather wing caddis but Im sure there is an actual name for this fly since I am not the first person to tie something like this. I just don't know the name. However I was looking for a small caddis to be able to fish the stocked trout at my local river here at the end of December, which is about the only time to go trout fishing here in Texas. There are holdover trout in the Guadalupe river, however it gets so hot in the summer it's not ethical to go after them and try to catch them. However the temps drop enough in the winter here to start fishing the trout, and mid to end of December they usually will stock the local river with little trout, which makes for a great opportunity to catch them on the dry fly. In fact last year, I saw all these tiny gray/tan caddis flying around which was what the trout were rising for. So this year I figure I will give this pattern a try since it best represents those small caddis.

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Materials
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Hook: Risen Barbless Dry Fly 100 (size 18) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-dry-fly-100
Thread: Veevus 16/0 (brown or black) - https://amzn.to/41cwmOm
Body: CDC Feather (natural) - https://amzn.to/41dAeP6
Wing: Hen Saddle Feather (tan/mottled) - https://amzn.to/4g34DEw
Wing Resin: Solarez Flex Formula - https://solarez.com/fly-tie-ultra-thin-bone-dry-clear.html
Hackle: Rooster Saddle Hackle (size 18/barred ginger or brown) - https://amzn.to/49nI3E3
Resin/Head Cement: Solarez Ultra Thin Clear - https://solarez.com/fly-tie-ultra-thin-bone-dry-clear.html

Tools
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen Spring Assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pro...
Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Petejean Clips - https://amzn.to/3I7851h
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez High Output - https://solarez.com/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output.html

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