NymphHoly Grail Caddis
The Holy Grail Caddis is an extremely effective pattern that presents as a realistic caddis nymph in moving waters. Its pheasant tail body and hare's ear thorax provide a lifelike movement under water that is irresistible to fish.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
A soft hackle caddis emerger featuring a dubbed body, flashy rib, bead head, and partridge hackle. It excels in riffles and pocket water, swinging just below the surface during caddis hatches. Effective both dead-drifted and swung.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Mustad C49S # 12-16
Bead: 2.8 mm tungsten slotted
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Brown
Rib: UTC Mirage Opal
Body: Hares ear dubbing
Wing case: Pheasant tail fibres with UV resin
Thorax: Hares ear dubbing
Hackle: Grey partridge
Fishing Tips
Season
The Holy Grail Caddis is most effective in Spring, Summer, and Fall. It can be used year-round, however, as caddis larvae are always present in the water.
Presentation
Dead drift the Holy Grail Caddis along the bottom, as this is where caddis larvae are typically found. A little movement can also be effective, as caddis larvae are known to be active swimmers.
When to Use
Use the Holy Grail Caddis when you observe fish feeding near the bottom, or when caddis are known to be present in the water. It can also be used as a searching pattern when nothing else seems to be working.
Water Type
This pattern is most effective in moving water, such as rivers and streams.
Rigging Suggestions
The Holy Grail Caddis can be fished alone, or as part of a multi-fly setup. A popular method is to use it as a dropper off a dry fly, or as the lead fly in a nymphing rig.
Visibility & Floatation
The Holy Grail Caddis is a sinking fly, and is not designed to be visible on the surface. The gold tungsten bead helps to get it down to the bottom quickly.
