A close-up photograph showing the Elk Hair Caddis Dry Fly in sizes #12, #14, #16, and #18. The flies feature a natural brown body and a durable, high-floating bleached elk hair wing, ideal for caddis hatches and fast water.

Elk Hair Caddis Dry Fly

Tan / #12
$1.49
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A close-up photograph showing the Elk Hair Caddis Dry Fly in sizes #12, #14, #16, and #18. The flies feature a natural brown body and a durable, high-floating bleached elk hair wing, ideal for caddis hatches and fast water.
  • A close-up photograph showing the Elk Hair Caddis Dry Fly in sizes #12, #14, #16, and #18. The flies feature a natural brown body and a durable, high-floating bleached elk hair wing, ideal for caddis hatches and fast water.
  • A close-up photograph showing the Elk Hair Caddis Dry Fly in sizes #12, #14, #16, and #18. The flies feature a natural brown body and a durable, high-floating bleached elk hair wing, ideal for caddis hatches and fast water.
Elk Hair Caddis Dry Fly

Elk Hair Caddis Dry Fly

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The Elk Hair Caddis Dry Fly, originally developed by Al Troth, is one of the most famous and universally effective dry flies in fly fishing history. This pattern is known for its remarkable versatility, durability, and buoyancy. The fly imitates the natural adult caddis, one of the most prolific insects that trout feed on across North America. However, its "buggy" silhouette can also suggest small stoneflies or other terrestrials, making it an excellent all-around searching pattern, especially during summer months when mayfly activity slows down.

Product Features
  • Versatile Imitation: The fly’s profile effectively suggests a variety of large insects, most commonly mimicking an adult caddis.
  • Extreme Buoyancy: The signature buoyant elk hair wing keeps the fly riding high and dry on the water's surface, even in fast, turbulent water.
  • High Visibility: The elk hair wing is easy for anglers to see, helping to track the fly's drift in broken currents or low light conditions.
  • Durable Construction: Built with sturdy materials, including a robust elk hair wing, to withstand multiple strikes and tough fishing conditions.
  • Optimal Sizing: Available in the essential sizes #12, #14, #16, and #18, covering the key range for matching many caddis hatches.

When to Use the Elk Hair Caddis Dry Fly
The Elk Hair Caddis excels in a wide range of situations, from dead-drifting in slow pools to skating across fast riffles.
  • Fast Water & Riffles: Its high-floating design is ideal for fishing turbulent water where other flies might sink too quickly.
  • Searching Pattern: A go-to fly for prospecting or "searching" for active trout when no specific hatch is occurring.
  • Caddis Hatches: A must-have during the prolific caddis hatches that occur from late spring through fall.
  • Skating the Fly: Can be "skated" or twitched across the water's surface to imitate an egg-laying caddis, often triggering aggressive strikes.
  • Dry-Dropper Rig: Can be used as a buoyant top fly when fishing a weighted nymph dropper below it.
HANDLE WITH CARE: Hooks are extremely sharp. Please handle with care to avoid injury.

NOTE: As these flies are hand-tied, slight variations in color and size may occur between batches.

SAFETY WARNING: This product contains small parts and sharp hooks. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Use with caution.

WARNING: WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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