2.) There are still reports of Quill Gordons, Blue Quills and Black Caddis out on the streams. They still aren't hatching in impressive numbers, but I would say over the next few days rivers will see more bug activity. If you're fishing in the next few weeks, consider using Black Caddis patterns, as anglers have reported seeing B. Caddis activity. I came up with a pattern that is absolutely DEADLY on the Davidson River...I dubbed the name "Tyler's Realistic Black Caddis", which is relatively easy to tie, but still can be tough during certain steps. About a year ago, I was on the Davidson, trying to match the hatch and find the best bug for the job. Since it was late March, I figured that Black Caddis were most likely imminent, so I tied on one of my TRBC's after minutes of digging around in my boxes. I performed a roll cast to a nice looking brown trout on the opposite side of the river that has refused virtually all of my other offerings, but, right when I saw the fly hit the water, he attacked my creation of foam, marabou, and moose mane with reckless abandon. Ever since I have always carried at least a few of these patterns with me.

Hook: Any curved scud hook

Thread: Black 6/0

Body: Black nymph dubbing w/ 2mm foam back

Wing: Black marabou shaped and formed with small amounts of Dave's Flexament

Legs: Moose mane or black deer hair