Elk Hair Caddis
Bluegill
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Rainbow Trout
Smallmouth Bass
Sunfish
Caddis Fly
Dry Fly
Freshwater
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.
Materials
| Material | Description | Color | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |