The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Little Black Caddis, Caddis, October Caddis
Easy - 1-3 Min
Coldwater
This is a thin, sparse little dry fly that should be left alone as much as possible. You can make one substitution on this bug, but anything more than that is not recommended. This bug can save the day when the fish are being picky, or when you’re sight fishing.
Wing: Regular CDC Fibers can be used as as opposed to the CDC Puff.
Caddis can come in all different colors, so having a variety of color options in your fly box in an important asset. Caddis also come in many different sizes, so having a few of sizes of each color is a smart move. Having variations of this pattern is imperative because it is primarily fished in slower water to pickier fish. The fish will tend to be more selective of the flies being presented to them in a situation like that.
A bunch of dry flies get the wrap of being hard to tie, and expensive to buy materials for. This pattern defies both of this stereotypes, being easy on the tier and their wallet. Along with that, this pattern is ultra convincing to the fish with it’s CDC wings, and skinny stature. You’ll be catching those big, stubborn brutes on a dry fly in no time after you crank out some of these guys.
Fishing this fly alone is almost the only way to bring a fish to hand. It’s delicate nature fancies a soft presentations out to smooth edges and seams. Also, do not put a gel type floatant on this bug, stick with the powder when it start to capsize. If you are having trouble seeing the fly, try a double dry fly rig. The CDC Caddis should be the second fly, while the point fly should be a larger bug that’s easier to keep your eye on.
| 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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