Leadhead Spider

I love the concept of the leadhead caddis by mastermind Hans van Klinken. I transformed and re designed it to a partridge spider pattern. I tried different colours: white (below right corner) caught the most fish (Ide & some Perch). I think because of the best visibility. The lead shot tied UNDER the shank (just as the original) brings the best movement in the fly. The sedge hooks with a small hook gap and offset point is ideal for the characteristic upward nymph tail.

More information about the original Lead head from the inventor Hans van Klinken: http://www.flyfishinggazette.com/.../flytying_nymphs.htm

[This page is based on a message on my MMF facebook archive].