Tying The Cahill - Dressed Irons

Hook: Mustad 3399, #4 - #12
Thread: Danville 6/0, Black
Tag: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel, 16/18
Body: Rabbit Dubbing
Wing: Mallard Flank, Woodduck color
Hackle: Brown Hen Hackle

The Cahill (sometimes referred to as the Dark Cahill) is a classic wet fly pattern created by Dan Cahill back in 1884. The pattern is so versatile that there are at least two versions I know if (a dark and a light Cahill) but the light Cahill is sometimes tied with a white body and hackle so, I don't know if that constitutes a third version (Ulta Light?). For many fly fisherman it is a staple in their fly box.

A gentleman by the name of Gerald E. Wolf has a nice article on the history of the Cahill. Follow this link to check it out.

Cahill History - http://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/oldflies/part235.php

If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below.

Tying Classic Wet Flies by Don Bastian - https://amzn.to/2njkl8E
Advanced Classic Wet Flies with Don Bastian - https://amzn.to/2mlMdZS

If you would like to purchase some Cahill flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-cahill

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