Caddis

Widespread and common insects AKA sedges - or Trichoptera in Latin

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Claret Drop Caddis

Jan 27. 2023
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Bright Eyed Caddis Pupa

Jan 15. 2023
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Elk Hair Caddis

Jan 3. 2023
Elk Hair Caddis is probably the most famous caddis pattern. For me it was also the scariest one to tie. It was created by Al Troth to represent fluttering caddis flies.
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Cree Sedge

Dec 20. 2022
Some of the most important contents in a dry fly fisherman's box are caddis or sedge flies.
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CDC Biot Caddis

Dec 17. 2022
Very simple, yet effective fly. In this video my main focus is on biot and it's natural alternative that may be even better.
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Peaking Caddis Jig Fly

Dec 15. 2022
Most Caddis Fly species create casings that help protect them from predators and give them a cozy home to live in.
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CDC Collared Caddis Jig

Dec 8. 2022
Caddis Pupa with collars are very effective flies for a number of rivers.
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Mop Grub

Dec 1. 2022
Mop flies get a bad rap. They are thought of as too simple, or "cheating" by some. However I think there are ways to make simple and effective mop flies that aren't what I would call cheating.
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CDC Cinnamon Caddis

Nov 28. 2022
Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry Black Nickel Barbless size 14 Thread, Uni-8/0 Rusty Brown Wing, Bleached Elk Hair
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Small Beaded Caddis Pupa

Nov 16. 2022
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Caddis Emerger

Nov 12. 2022
Caddisflies are an important food source for the trout and grayling in many lakes and rivers - and other fish species, of course.
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Caddis Larva

Oct 18. 2022
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May West Emerger

Oct 17. 2022
Meshy Inspiration for a new fly design can come from anywhere. The May West is an example of a combination of materials that came together to create a new fly
See it here
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October Caddis/Sedge

Oct 7. 2022
Probably the last big natural of the season.
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This Fly Rocks!

Sep 12. 2022
Today we are creating a very cool pattern called the Rock Cased Caddis. It sinks fast, looks realistic, and is a fun fly to tie! Well worth a place in your fly box!

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