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Dozen Mixed Caddis Dry Flies – 12 Fly Selection

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Dozen Mixed Caddis Dry Flies – 12 Fly Caddis Selection

A versatile assortment of 12 quality caddis dry flies in a variety of proven patterns and sizes. This mixed selection gives you several effective ways to imitate adult caddisflies and emerging insects throughout the hatch.

Description

Caddisflies are an important food source for trout on rivers and streams throughout the season. Having a variety of caddis patterns available can make a big difference when trout are feeding on the surface or just below it.

This selection includes four popular caddis styles: Elk Hair Caddis, Elk Hair over CDC, Parachute Emerger, and X Caddis. Each offers a different profile and presentation, giving you options for matching the hatch and adapting to changing conditions.

These are top-quality dry flies selected for their effectiveness and versatility on trout water.

Why Fish This Caddis Selection?

  • Four proven patterns: Includes Elk Hair over CDC, Elk Hair Caddis, Parachute Emerger, and X Caddis.

  • Mixed sizes: Covers a range of common caddis hatch situations.

  • Different presentations: Includes traditional adult profiles as well as emerger-style patterns.

  • Versatile assortment: A useful selection for trout rivers and streams throughout the caddis season.

How to Fish Them

Use the traditional Elk Hair Caddis patterns when trout are taking adult caddis on the surface. Try the X Caddis or Parachute Emerger when fish are feeding on insects sitting low in the surface film or transitioning from the water.

Pay attention to the size and behavior of the naturals, and change patterns when trout are refusing your initial presentation.

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

Caddis hatches can produce some exciting dry-fly fishing, but trout don't always feed on fully emerged adults. Watch how the fish are taking insects. If they're sipping quietly in the surface film, try an emerger or X Caddis instead of a traditional high-floating Elk Hair Caddis.

Having several styles and sizes in one selection gives you the flexibility to adjust without carrying a separate box for every hatch.

Details

  • Selection: 12 Mixed Caddis Dry Flies

  • Total Quantity: 12 flies

  • Patterns Included:

    • Elk Hair over CDC

    • Elk Hair Caddis

    • Parachute Emerger

    • X Caddis

  • Size Range: #12 through #18

  • Sizes and Patterns: Mixed assortment; individual sizes and pattern quantities are selected randomly.

  • Quality: Top-quality dry flies

Please Note: Each selection is a random assortment of patterns and sizes. The product photo is representative and provides a good example of what you can expect in each lot. Exact quantities of each pattern and size will vary.

A convenient way to stock your fly box with a variety of effective caddis dry flies.