Green Caddis Tungsten Bead Head Trout Jig – Barbless Caddis Nymph

A proven guide-favorite and our number-one-selling trout jig in the fly shop! The Green Caddis is a versatile, fast-sinking tungsten nymph that imitates an important food source trout encounter throughout the year.

Description

Caddis larvae and pupae are an important part of a trout's diet in virtually every trout stream. Capt. Ken’s Green Caddis Tungsten Trout Jig is designed to imitate this dependable food source and is a pattern our guides reach for regularly.

This fly is especially useful because caddis are available to trout throughout the season. We recommend the larger #14 size for early-season fishing, then switching to the smaller sizes as spring progresses into summer and trout begin feeding on smaller insects.

The tungsten bead helps the fly sink quickly, while the natural materials and spiky thorax create a buggy profile with the appearance of life and movement underwater.

Why Fish the Green Caddis?

Caddis are a consistent food source for trout, making a good caddis nymph an essential pattern in any trout box. The Green Caddis offers a versatile imitation that can be fished in a wide range of water conditions and throughout the fishing season.

It's a favorite among our guides and the number-one-selling trout jig in our fly shop for good reason.

How to Fish It

Fish the Green Caddis through riffles, runs, seams, and deeper pockets where trout feed. Use the tungsten bead to get the fly down into the feeding zone.

It works well with tight-line and Euro nymphing techniques, as well as under an indicator. Adjust the size to match the season and the insects trout are feeding on.

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

• Early season: Start with the larger #14 size, particularly when fishing higher or colder water.

• Late spring and summer: Try the smaller sizes, #16 and #18, as trout encounter smaller caddis and other aquatic insects.

• Fish it year-round: Caddis larvae are present in trout streams throughout the year, so don't put this pattern away when a hatch isn't visible.

• Cover the water: Work riffles, current seams, and deeper runs where caddis larvae drift or move along the streambed.

• Make it part of a two-fly rig: Pair it with a mayfly nymph or another natural pattern to give trout another option.

Details

• Pattern: Green Caddis

• Style: Caddis nymph / cased caddis-style jig

• Bead: Tungsten

• Hook: Barbless jig hook

• Sizes: #14, #16, and #18

• Materials: Natural furs with a spiky, buggy thorax

• Purchase Options: Sold individually, in 3-packs, and half-dozens

A proven guide-favorite and shop bestseller, the Green Caddis Tungsten Trout Jig deserves a permanent place in your trout nymph box.