Caddis Pupa - Green

The Caddis Pupa – Green imitates one of the most vulnerable and actively targeted stages of the caddisfly lifecycle—the ascending pupa rising through the water column toward the surface. Its green segmented body closely matches the coloration of many natural caddis pupa species, while soft materials create the subtle movement and translucent quality trout key in on as the insects make their upward migration. It's a simple, purposeful tie that does exactly what it needs to do during a caddis emergence.

Caddis hatches produce some of the most aggressive and sustained feeding activity of the season, and trout frequently eat more pupae below the surface than adults on top. The Caddis Pupa – Green capitalizes on that subsurface focus, performing best during the critical emergence window when pupae are rising but haven't yet broken through the film. It excels in clear freestone rivers and tailwaters from late spring through fall—anywhere caddis are part of the ecosystem and trout have learned to intercept them on the way up.

Best for:

• Caddis emergences from late spring through fall
• Subsurface feeding activity during active caddis hatches
  
• Clear freestone rivers and tailwaters with healthy caddis populations

📌 Pro Tip: At the end of your drift, let the fly lift and swing toward the surface rather than picking up to recast—this mimics the natural ascending motion of a caddis pupa breaking for the top, and the swing is often where the most aggressive takes happen.