Photo: Tied for fly fishing. Naturalist Observation, c. 1912.
Fly pattern
Front End Loader
Devin Olsen's custom caddis dry pattern. It features a unique "stacked" front hackle that pushes water and provides intense buoyancy, allowing it to float low in the surface film while easily supporting heavy nymph droppers.
Key points
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Hackle stack: The front-loaded design keeps the head floating high while the rear sits in the film.
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Dry-dropper utility: A prime choice for carrying Euro-style tungsten nymphs in pocket water.
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CDC Wing: High visibility post for the angler to track in fast, broken currents.
Tying videos
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Tying Devin Olsen's Front End Loader — high-buoyancy dry fly method.
Imitates
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caddisflies — adult caddis or large terrestrials (ants/beetles).