The White Miller Dry Fly is a classic pattern designed to match one of the most exciting and anticipated caddis hatches of the summer evenings. The White Miller (Nectopsyche species) is a light-colored, moth-like caddisfly that emerges in massive numbers just before dusk and into the night. This fly perfectly imitates the adult female returning to the water to lay her eggs, flying low and fluttering across the surface. Its highly visible white coloration makes it a key pattern for tracking in low light conditions and triggering aggressive strikes from large, often nocturnal, trout.

Product Features

• Nocturnal Attractor: Specifically designed for low light and night fishing, the white coloration provides necessary contrast for both fish and angler visibility.
• Moth-Like Profile: The tent-style white wing perfectly mimics the natural fluttering posture of the adult White Miller caddis.
• Irresistible Action: This fly is often "skated" or twitched across the surface to imitate the natural insect's egg-laying behavior, which triggers fierce, reactive strikes.
• Reliable Float: Tied with high-quality hackle and deer hair, ensuring the fly floats high and is durable enough for aggressive strikes.
• Optimal Sizing: Available in the essential sizes #14 and #16, matching the key size range of this common summer caddisfly.

When to Use the White Miller Dry Fly

The White Miller excels during specific evening and night hatches when trout abandon caution to feed on this abundant food source.

• Evening & Night Fishing: The prime time for this fly is from dusk onward during the summer months when the natural insects are most active.
• Summer Hatches: Essential during peak summer when White Miller caddis hatches blanket the water in many rivers and streams.
• Skating and Twitching: This fly is made to be actively fished. Cast it across the current and twitch or skate it back toward you to mimic the egg-laying natural.
• Targeting Big Fish: The aggressive nature of the hatch often brings larger, shier trout out to feed under the cover of darkness.