Elk Hair Caddis – Black
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4065 Pub Place
Jackson WY 83001
United States
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The Elk Hair Caddis – Black is a durable, high-floating dry fly designed to imitate adult caddisflies skittering along the water’s surface. Its black body offers excellent contrast, making it a top performer in low-light conditions, such as dawn, dusk, or overcast days. This pattern is particularly effective on rivers and streams where black caddis hatches are common, but it also serves as a versatile attractor fly when fish are feeding opportunistically near the surface.
Tied with premium elk hair for buoyancy and visibility, this fly floats exceptionally well—even in rough water. The hackled body adds lifelike movement and a natural footprint on the water, triggering aggressive surface takes from trout and other freshwater species.
To fish the Elk Hair Caddis – Black effectively, present it on a dead drift near likely holding water, such as seams, eddies, or pocket water. A slight twitch or skitter across the surface can imitate a caddisfly laying eggs or struggling to take off, often provoking explosive strikes. It also pairs well in a dry-dropper setup for targeting fish feeding at multiple depths.
