Elk Hair Caddis - Best Caddis Dry Fly Ever Created?! - Al Troth Fly Pattern

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In this video, we demonstrate how to tie the classic Elk Hair Caddis, one of the most effective and durable dry fly patterns for trout fishing. This tutorial walks you through each step, highlighting essential materials such as elk hair, hackle, and the perfect hook size to create a buoyant and natural-looking fly. You’ll learn how to tie in the elk hair wing for a realistic caddis silhouette, wrap hackle for added floatation, and finish with a neat head. Perfect for fast-moving streams and clear waters, the Elk Hair Caddis is a go-to fly for enticing surface strikes. Follow along and master this timeless dry fly pattern!

Elk Hair Caddis Fly Tying Recipe:
Hook: Tiemco 100 #12-18
Thread: Tan UTC 70
Rib: X-Small Copper Wire
Body: Olive Superfine Dubbing
Hackle: Brown or Dark Barred Ginger Whiting Rooster Cape
Wing: Elk Hair

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Nice, can we use deer hair instead of elk hair?

dmitrijsstupins
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I don’t have EXTRA thin wire. Do I need it?

fisherdude
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What hook & thread did you use for this tutorial?

anablakp
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I always have a problem with the elk hair rotating as I’m tying it in, any tips?

ecasino