The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Little Black Caddis, Caddis, October Caddis
Medium - 5-7 Min
Coldwater
This fly really captures the emerging caddis look in it’s entirety. the materials all work together to make this bug so realistic that the fish just can’t resist it. There are some small substitutions that can be made, but for the most part staying on course with the recipe is the way to go.
Tail: Using Antron or Zelon in a similar color will create a very similar look.
Body: Again, using Antron or Zelon in a similar color will create a very similar look.
You can tie this bug to imitate whichever species or size of caddis you may need at any specific time. Color or the body, underbody, and tail can be freely mixed up to achieve your desired fly for wherever, or whenever you are fishing in the midst of caddis. An olive color is a great option.
A caddis pupa headed to the surface of the water is one of a trout’s favorite targets. This vulnerable stage of the insects life is easily taken advantage of by the fish, and they don’t skimp on it! This fly traps air in the yarn, which creates the illusion to the fish that it is head up to the surface. That one part of the fly makes this bug hard to pass up to any fish. The deer hair wing is another great, and convincing aspect of this pattern.
There are two very effective ways to fish this fly. The first is to have it occupy the first slot for a fly in your nymph rig. That way it’s closer to the top of the water column, and looks as if it’s emerging. The second method is to fish it as a dropper underneath a dry fly. Some fish that are picky about coming to the surface for a bug will readily eat this fly just underneath the dry. With either method don’t forget to let the flies swing at the end of your drift.
| General Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Caddis Sizes: #10 - #22
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| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: West
Little Black Caddis Sizes: #14 - #20
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Region: Northwest
Little Black Caddis Sizes: #14 - #20
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Region: East, Midwest
Little Black Caddis Sizes: #14 - #20
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Region: Southeast
Little Black Caddis Sizes: #14 - #20
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| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: West, Northwest, East
October Caddis Sizes: #8 - #12
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