Dry · Adult caddis
× 12Elk Hair Caddis (Black) #14
Dead-drift it or give it a twitch for darker caddis. Best on evenings and in faster water.
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72 flies · 6 patterns × 12
The Caddis Box
Caddis Fly Assortment
$65$0.90 per fly · free US shipping
Everything for a caddis hatch, from the emerging pupa to the high-floating adult. Twelve each of six proven caddis patterns.
72 hand-tied flies6 patternsHook sizes #14–16Fly box includedFree US shipping
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About the flies
Hand-tied in batches. Colors can vary slightly from the photos depending on materials, for example darker or lighter green hackle.
A caddis fly assortment for every stage of the hatch
Caddisflies are one of the most important foods for trout on Western rivers, hatching from spring through fall and often in huge numbers on summer evenings. The Caddis Box covers the whole hatch: the Emerger Caddis Nymph for fish feeding below the surface, the X-Caddis for insects stuck in the film, and the Elk Hair Caddis in three colors plus a high-floating Goddard Caddis for the adults.
Why three colors of Elk Hair Caddis
Caddis vary from black to tan to olive depending on the river and the time of year. When trout are picky, matching the color of the naturals is often what gets them to eat. With twelve of each color, you can match what you see and still have plenty to lose in the willows.
When to fish it
Look for fluttering, moth-like insects over the water and splashy rises, especially in the evening. Caddis hatches start in spring and run through fall on most trout rivers, so this box earns its spot in your vest for most of the season.
What's inside
6 patterns · 72 flies. Tap a photo to see it larger.
Dry · Adult caddis
× 12Elk Hair Caddis (Tan) #14
The most common caddis color. Fish it in riffles and pocket water through summer.
Dry · Adult caddis
× 12Elk Hair Caddis (Olive) #14
Match olive-bodied caddis. Skate or twitch it during egg-laying flights at dusk.
Dry · Caddis, high-floating
× 12Goddard Caddis #14
Spun deer hair floats like a cork. Ideal for fast water and for holding up a dropper.
Dry · Emerging caddis
× 12X-Caddis #14
Imitates a caddis stuck in the film while emerging. Deadly on flat water when fish refuse high-riding dries.
Nymph · Caddis pupae
× 12Emerger Caddis Nymph (Olive) #16
Imitates the caddis pupa rising to hatch. Swing it at the end of the drift or fish it as a dropper.
How to fish the Caddis Box
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Dead-drift the adults
Fish the Elk Hair or Goddard Caddis drag-free through riffles and seams. Twitch it now and then to imitate a fluttering adult.
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Try the X-Caddis on flat water
When fish refuse high-floating dries, switch to the X-Caddis. It rides low in the film like a struggling emerger.
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Swing the emerger
Fish the Emerger Caddis Nymph as a dropper, or let it swing up at the end of the drift. That’s when caddis pupae rise to hatch, and when trout hit hardest.
Questions about this box
What hook sizes are in the Caddis Box?
The adult patterns are size #14, and the Emerger Caddis Nymph is #16. Those sizes match the most common caddis on Western trout rivers.
Which caddis color should I try first?
Tan is the most common. Catch a natural off the water or check streamside bushes and match the body color when you can.
Can I fish these as a dry-dropper?
Yes. The Goddard Caddis and Elk Hair Caddis float well enough to hold up the emerger or a small bead-head nymph.
Do the flies come in a fly box?
Yes. All 72 flies come packed in a fly box that’s yours to keep.
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