Caddis

Widespread and common insects AKA sedges - or Trichoptera in Latin

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October Caddis Wet Fly

Sep 20. 2017
The October Caddis is one of the major prey insects for the late summer and fall months. There are many different versions of this popular insect and here is the wet fly pattern version I rely on.
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House builder caddis larva

Sep 11. 2017
This pattern imitates the larval stage of the house building caddis fly, and is one of the most important foods for trout and grayling, especially during the late autumn and winter.
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Beaver Caddis

Sep 1. 2017
The fur equivalent of CdC. A real simple pattern all tied with only one 5 cm strip of beaver fur spun in a dubbing loop!
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Gary Lafontaine Caddis Pupa (Variant)

Aug 30. 2017
Materials Used; Hook, TMC 2487 size 12 Thread, Uni-8/0 Lt.Cahill Trailing Shuck and Overbody, Tan Antron/Yarn Back, 1/8 Scud Back Brown from Hareline
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Peacock Caddis

Aug 30. 2017
Detailed instructions for tying a Peacock Caddis.
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X Caddis

Aug 30. 2017
The X-Caddis comes from Yellowstone fishing guru Craig Matthews. Craig is the guy who brought us the Sparkle Dun and a host of other effective patterns, trademarked by their simplicity.
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Wonder Wing Caddis

Aug 25. 2017
A simple tie for a very buggy large October caddis that floats like a cork with a wonderful wing.
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Chuck Caddis

Aug 15. 2017
This adult caddis pattern with a wood chuck wing and mixed hackle gives a perfect foot print when fished dead drift or stripped across the surface.
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Shwa Creek Caddis

Jul 30. 2017
The Shwa Creek Caddis is a pattern I've adapted over the past couple seasons starting with a simple caddis Pupa pattern.
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Cinnamon & Olive CDC/Elk Hair Caddis

Jul 18. 2017
Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry Fly size 16 Thread, Uni-8/0 Tan Body, Olive CDC Feather or Dubbing Wing, Light and Dark Cinnamon CDC and Elk Hair
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Iris Caddis

Jun 30. 2017
The Iris Caddis is a caddis emerger pattern developed by Craig Mathews of Blue Ribbon Flies. The Iris Caddis is best fished as the caddis pupa are emerging.
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Egan's GTI Caddis

Jun 26. 2017
The GTI caddis as tied by Lance Egan. A great Czech style nymph or all-around caddis.

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