Elk Hair Caddis - Olive

The Olive Elk Hair Caddis is a time-tested dry fly pattern that imitates adult caddisflies skittering across the surface during hatch periods. Its olive body and elk hair wing provide excellent visibility and natural buoyancy, allowing it to ride high even in fast or broken water. This fly is a top choice for anglers fishing pocket water, riffles, and runs from late spring through early fall.

Tied with premium materials, the Olive Elk Hair Caddis mimics the slender body and wing silhouette of a live caddisfly. Its buoyant elk hair wing helps it float cleanly on the surface while resisting water saturation, making it durable through multiple drifts and fish. The olive coloration matches a range of natural caddisfly species found in freshwater systems throughout North America.

To fish the Olive Elk Hair Caddis effectively, present it on a dead drift through likely feeding lanes. Occasional twitches can imitate a fluttering or ovipositing adult, which often provokes aggressive surface takes from trout. It’s also excellent in a dry-dropper setup with a trailing nymph in moderate current.