The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
Little Black Caddis, Caddis, October Caddis
Hard - 10-15 Min
Coldwater
It’s easy to see that there is a fairly decent amount going on, material wise, for a smaller emerger pattern. Fitting all of this stuff on the hook is a challenge, but before you can attempt that, you have to get past the challenge of rounding up all of these materials. Fortunately, there are some worth while substitutions.
Body 1: Opal Mirage Tinsel will also work for the first body material on this bug.
Wing: Any similar material, such as Antron or Zelon, will do the trick on the wing.
Legs: Fibers from a Hen Saddle will create a similar look for the legs of this fly.
Dubbing: Gray Hareline Dubbing can easily take the place of the Natural Hare’s Ear Dubbing.
Tying this pattern in tan, olive, and black will serve you well in most situations where caddis are present throughout the year. If you want to get more creative you can mix and match colors on any material on this fly. Just be careful to not stray too far off the beaten path when it comes to colors. Adding some ice dub, or prism dubbing to the fly can also be a nice touch when you’re dealing with water, dirty water, fish that aren’t picky, or any combination of the three!
The way that this fly is meant to ride on the water is what makes it so enticing to the fish. With the front end suspended in the film, and the back end dipped into the water the trout can hardly resist the it’s struggling nature. There is a lot going on when you tie this pattern, and it takes some getting used to, and precise proportioning. Once you get the hang of it the fish won’t be able to stop eating this pattern.
Fish this fly either as a single bug, or the second fly in a double dry rig. If you fish it alone, just make sure that it is riding correctly. The front end should be in the film, and the back end should be dipped down in the river. It should ride the same way in a double dry fly rig, but it will be easier to detect the strike with a bigger dry fly in front of it.
| 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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