Elk Hair Caddis
Hook:
Standard or Wide Gap Dry Fly Hook
Thread:
Brown Tying Thread, 6/0 or 8/0
Rib:
Fine Copper or Gold Wire
Body:
Dubbing in colors such as Tan, Brown, Olive, or Black
Hackle:
Color of choice, such as brown, tan, ginger, or grizzly
Wing:
Elk Hair
The Elk Hair Caddis is a staple in your trout fly box. Imitating a hatching caddis fly, it can be tied in sizes 10-20 and in just about any color combination of dubbing, hackle, and wing. They may be thought of for trout, but you can also find uses for them to target smallmouth bass and panfish.