Dry FliesSpotlight Caddis
The Spotlight Caddis is a unique dry fly pattern that is both highly visible and highly effective. It imitates a caddis in its final stages of emergence, making it irresistible to trout.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Intermediate
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Overview
A CDC-wing caddis imitation tied on a curved hook, featuring a dubbed body, trailing shuck, and a soft halo of CDC fibers that act as a wing and help it ride in the surface film. It's highly visible and extremely effective during evening caddis hatches.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: #12-18 Tiemco 2487
Thread: Black Veevus 14/0
Rib: Small Copper Wire
Body1: Medium Veevus Pearlescent Tinsel
Body2: Olive Micro Velvet Chenille
Parachute: Calf Body Hair
Antennae: Natural Mallard Flank
Wing: White McFlylon
Legs: Partridge
Hackle: Natural Dun Whiting High and Dry Rooster Cape
Dubbing: Natural Hare's Ear or Gray Hareline Dubbing
Fishing Tips
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Presentation
Standard dry fly presentations work well. Try dead drifting it in riffles and runs where caddis are known to hatch.
When to Use
Use when caddis are hatching or during a spinner fall.
Water Type
Effective in both stillwaters and moving waters.
Rigging Suggestions
Fish it alone or as part of a dry-dropper rig.
Visibility & Floatation
The neon orange Antron yarn serves as an excellent visibility marker, and the elk or deer hair wing helps this fly float high on the water surface.
