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Elk Hair Caddis

CADDIS ELK HAIR

SKU DF20045 Categories ,
The Elk Hair Caddis (EHC) is a widely recognized and utilized dry fly pattern in the world of fly fishing. Developed by Al Troth in 1957, this pattern is known for its effectiveness in imitating adult caddisflies and even some smaller stoneflies.
Buoyancy and Realism: The Elk Hair Caddis is highly buoyant due to the hollow structure of the elk hair used for the wing. This allows the fly to float high on the water's surface, mimicking a natural caddisfly or stonefly profile.
Fluttering Action: Caddisflies don't just sit still on the water; they often flutter and skitter across the surface. The palmered hackle of the Elk Hair Caddis allows the fly to sit high and can be gently skated or bounced on the water to replicate this action, enticing strikes.
  • Versatility: The Elk Hair Caddis is remarkably versatile and can be fished in various ways and conditions. While it's primarily a dry fly, it can also be used as an emerger or even a wet fly in certain situations, although these are less common.
  • Adaptable: The pattern can be tied in various sizes and colors to match different hatches and conditions. Smaller sizes (#12-20) are great for imitating caddisflies and small stoneflies, while larger sizes (#2-10) can imitate bigger terrestrials like hoppers or even moths.
The Elk Hair Caddis (EHC) is a widely recognized and utilized dry fly pattern in the world of fly fishing. Developed by Al Troth in 1957, this pattern is known for its effectiveness in imitating adult caddisflies and even some smaller stoneflies.
Buoyancy and Realism: The Elk Hair Caddis is highly buoyant due to the hollow structure of the elk hair used for the wing. This allows the fly to float high on the water’s surface, mimicking a natural caddisfly or stonefly profile.
Fluttering Action: Caddisflies don’t just sit still on the water; they often flutter and skitter across the surface. The palmered hackle of the Elk Hair Caddis allows the fly to sit high and can be gently skated or bounced on the water to replicate this action, enticing strikes.
  • Versatility: The Elk Hair Caddis is remarkably versatile and can be fished in various ways and conditions. While it’s primarily a dry fly, it can also be used as an emerger or even a wet fly in certain situations, although these are less common.
  • Adaptable: The pattern can be tied in various sizes and colors to match different hatches and conditions. Smaller sizes (#12-20) are great for imitating caddisflies and small stoneflies, while larger sizes (#2-10) can imitate bigger terrestrials like hoppers or even moths.

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