Late in the summer and early fall is when several caddisfly species make their emergence out West. As the weeks tick on by, we find more species of caddisflies in our stream side vegetation. In this video, Simon ties up a great caddis searching pattern that will work as a great choice among the several hatching species of caddis. This pattern is fished well in the afternoon into the evening when the insects are most active. It also makes a fantastic searching pattern on smaller streams. It is buoyant, and visible making it a great choice as trout put on the feed bag before dark. The Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn for the underwing aids in buoyancy, and the tuft in pink makes the fly especially visible when light is low. The chenille on the rear serves as a target point, helping this fly mimic ovipositing female caddisflies. These were deliberate choices in the fly’s design to create a caddis pattern that delivers for their evening activity. Typically, October Caddis steal the show in the fall, but you mustn’t overlook the several types of smaller caddis species that make their emergence during late summer/ early fall. This is a pattern that effectively imitates several of these species, and is responsible for bringing eager trout to the surface. Feel free to size this up or down, or tweak colors depending on your fisheries needs.
Hook- Fulling Mill 5050: Size 12
Thread- 70D Fulling Mill Flat Thread: Black
Egg- Fulling Mill Micro Super Suede Chenille: Caddis Green
Body- Fulling Mill Tactical Dry Dub: March Brown & Hareline/Hedron Micro Pearl Flashabou
Wing- Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn: White, Natures Spirit Yearling Elk, & Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn: Pink
Hackle- Whiting Bronze Saddle: Light Ginger/ Cream
Other Tools- Dr Slick Midge Hair Stacker
