A close-up photograph of the traditional Catskill-style Light Cahill Dry Fly in sizes #14 and #16, showing the pale cream body, wood duck flank wings, and cream hackle. This fly is a classic mayfly imitation for trout fishing.

Light Cahill Dry Fly

#14
$1.49
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A close-up photograph of the traditional Catskill-style Light Cahill Dry Fly in sizes #14 and #16, showing the pale cream body, wood duck flank wings, and cream hackle. This fly is a classic mayfly imitation for trout fishing.
  • A close-up photograph of the traditional Catskill-style Light Cahill Dry Fly in sizes #14 and #16, showing the pale cream body, wood duck flank wings, and cream hackle. This fly is a classic mayfly imitation for trout fishing.
  • A close-up photograph of the traditional Catskill-style Light Cahill Dry Fly in sizes #14 and #16, showing the pale cream body, wood duck flank wings, and cream hackle. This fly is a classic mayfly imitation for trout fishing.
Light Cahill Dry Fly

Light Cahill Dry Fly

$1.49
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The Light Cahill Dry Fly is one of the most beloved and essential patterns for any angler fishing the rivers and streams of the Eastern United States. Created by Daniel Cahill in the Catskills, this fly has a long-standing reputation as a phenomenal general-purpose mayfly imitation. Its delicate, pale yellow coloration and upright wing profile perfectly mimic a wide range of important East Coast mayfly species, making it an indispensable "match-the-hatch" pattern that consistently fools selective trout during major hatches.

Product Features
  • Classic Mayfly Imitation: The traditional design with wood duck flank wings and a pale, cream-colored body provides a realistic profile of many common mayfly duns.
  • Delicate Presentation: Tied to land softly on the water, making it ideal for clear, slow-moving pools and educated trout in technical waters.
  • Versatile Coloration: The light, creamy yellow color profile matches numerous natural hatches throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons.
  • Durable Construction: Expertly tied with quality hackle and materials to ensure a reliable float and multiple uses.
  • Barbed Hook: Tied on a premium, sharp barbed hook for confident and secure hook-ups.
  • Optimal Sizing: Available in the essential sizes #14 and #16, covering the key sizes for the primary Stenonema and Ephemerella hatches this fly is designed to match.

When to Use the Light Cahill Dry Fly
The Light Cahill excels during specific, important hatches where trout are keying in on pale-colored mayflies.
  • Major Mayfly Hatches: The go-to fly for the Stenonema (Light Cahill) and Ephemerella (Pale Evening Dun) hatches, particularly prevalent in the Northeast and Midwest.
  • Evening Hatches: This fly performs exceptionally well during the "magic hour" of dusk, when hatches often intensify and trout become less cautious.
  • Clear, Technical Water: Its subtle, realistic presentation is perfect for clear rivers and streams where fish are easily spooked by bulky or unrealistic patterns.
  • Match-the-Hatch Specifics: Use this pattern specifically when you observe pale yellow or cream-colored mayflies on the water or flying nearby.
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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