World’s MOST Popular Dry Fly Just Got Better!

This is a variation of the world-renowned Elk Hair Caddis, an extremely popular fly pattern that mimics the profile of a caddis quite well. However, unless tied with a giant wing, this pattern can sink easily after a take or in fast-moving water. That's exactly where this pattern comes in—a more modern version using foam to help increase buoyancy and provide an even better body profile of an adult caddis, in my opinion. This one was tied on a Klinkhammer hook with some flash to draw a bit more attention. While both are great patterns, I find myself drawn to this one because of its increased buoyancy and better ability to support droppers underneath, no matter how many fish come up and hit it. If you are stocking up on caddis patterns, give this a try!

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[sirmegallot]

A little dubbing over the wraps can help prevent the hackle from slipping towards the eye. Great fly!

[what...]

I used a very similar foam caddis for native goldens a few months ago..what a great time.

[greggmcneal]

This is exactly what I need to tie. It looks easy to tie. With me being a beginner. Hasttag fly....

[JacobHank]

#Flies i love your videos and im a new fly fisherman, i have learned about a lot of patterns from you, thanks

[ethanclark]

#Flies! This thing is AMAZING! I can’t believe how long I went without your videos in my life! 🤣

[neiljohnson]

#flies finally bought a fly rod! Love your channel look forward to learning to tie flies myself!

[AmbitiousAnglerFishing]

Great looking fly and a voice that is very appealing to the ears!

[nemesisnight]

I love how straightforward this is, I'd be excited to try making this one day

#flies

[Ftke]

I didn't hear buggy, , what the hell?? Much love from western NC..we have killer trout waters if you haven't fished them come to the state sometime

[almoschetti]

#Flies Sweet Pattern I will tie that for sure and know a great place to try. Thanks for sharing

[Trappersavage]

Looks good! You can also use a liquid called "Gink" it is like 5 dollars. And It comes in a little eye drop looking bottle.

[GATUR]

#flies, I’m new to fly fishing and I would love this fly!

[CoyoteClanYT]

#flies. Making flies is an absolute art. I love watching your videos

[christophercopeland]

#flies good looking fly, needed this a few weeks ago in Colorado.

[hualni]

#Flys #Flies Is there a safe way to make flies water resistant?

[Dlaw.]

Hey man, I'm down on cape cod, would love a northeast bundle. Maybe a salt and fresh water version.... Also come down here and come fish

[mitchengelking]

#flies I rarely fish caddis because they sit low and are hard to see, and I hate applying floatant every other cast. Looks cool, easier to spot

[CDex-po]

#Flys love this would love to have it and catch one with it!!

[michaelshaw]

My hint here is often a change of colour of the thread under the tinsel can make a subtle or major difference.

[Spiced_ice]

#flies about to start fly fishing! Any tips