A high-floating caddis dry in a stealthy, natural tone. The Elk Hair Caddis (Brown) pairs a buoyant elk-hair wing with tight, palmered hackle and a warm brown body—throwing a crisp caddis silhouette that stays on top in riffles and pocket water while reading perfectly “buggy.”
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When it excels: Late spring through early fall; evening caddis activity; riffles, pocket water, and windy afternoons
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Why it works: Elk hair and dense hackle keep it riding high for long, drag-free drifts; brown body matches common adults and blends naturally in clear water
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Pack size: 3 flies
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Targets: Trout (rainbow, brown, brook)
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Ready to fish: Durable tie with consistent proportions; floats a light dropper comfortably
How to fish it
Run a 9–12 ft leader with 4–5X and dead-drift along seams; add short skitters or micro-twitches over riffles to trigger slashes. For a dry-dropper, tie 16–24" of tippet to the bend and trail a small pupa or midge.
Care
Rinse after use and air-dry before boxing. Dress wing and hackle with gel/paste; refresh with a powder/shake desiccant after a dunk or fish to keep it riding high.
Satisfaction
30-day returns/exchanges.