Dry FliesEgg Laying Elk Hair Caddis
The Egg Laying Elk Hair Caddis is a variant of the classic Elk Hair Caddis, designed to mimic a female caddis returning to the water to lay eggs. The added egg sac at the back of the fly adds a trigger point that fish find irresistible.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
A variation of the classic Elk Hair Caddis, this pattern includes a bright green or orange egg sac at the rear made from Antron or dubbing. It keeps the traditional elk hair wing and palmered hackle, offering great floatation and visibility for fishing caddis egg-laying behavior.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 100, size #12–#18
Thread: Tan Veevus 14/0
Body: Superfine dubbing in tan
Wing: Elk hair
Hackle: Grizzly hackle
Egg Sac: Bright orange dubbing
Fishing Tips
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Presentation
Cast upstream and let the fly drift naturally in the current.
When to Use
Use when caddis flies are present and laying eggs.
Water Type
Best used in moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
This fly can be used on its own or as part of a dry-dropper combination.
Visibility & Floatation
The fly floats and is visible due to the elk hair wing and the bright orange egg sac. The hackle helps keep the fly floating high on the water.
