Early Black Caddis

Dry Fly

Tied By Darrell Olson

Hook: TMC 2497BL, Size 18

Thread: Black 8/0

Materials-

body: 2mm black foam

Indicator: White parapost (optional)

hackle: Black dry fly

Notes:

A caddis hatch can produce bugs ranging in sizes from #12-#20. All caddis have wings that lay down in a pup tent like formation. They are easily mistaken for moths. The color variation is wide too. The larvae can range in color from bright green, dark olive, beige, brown, black, and orange. The adults are typically brown, black, tan, light olive, dark olive, or orange.