Caddis

Caddis flies are among the most populist river flies in the world. Found in almost every river, stream, and lake, they are also some of the most popular flies that any fly fisherman would need in his fly box.

At Stone Creek Outfitters, our high-quality dry flies promise to enhance your fishing escapades. From elk hair to caddis, we stock a range of options online. All are available at the click of a button. Whether buying for a friend or family member, as a gift, or for yours truly, you’ll find something for even the most discerning of fishermen.

All our dry flies are designed to mirror insects and small animals floating atop the water's surface. The result? You return home with a heavy hail as opposed to empty-handed!

A Dry Fly for Every Occasion

Classic dry flies, including hair Caddis fly, boast a tail manufactured from various high-quality materials, which boast neutral density or easily float above the water surface. Lightweight deer or elk hair, the barbs from rooster feathers, or hair fibers from castor or nutria create these nifty dry flies. Two of the most prevalent patterns include:

Hemingway Caddis: Named after Ernest Hemingway’s son, Jack, this prevalent pattern, with its narrow body and laid-down wing, is extremely realistic looking.

Caddis Pupa: Another popular pattern, this one takes on the third stage of a Caddis fly’s life. It is slightly larger and heavier than larvae.

Henryville Caddis: Another effective Caddis pattern popular with fly fishing fanatics. This pattern boasts brown hackles and high feather wings, which can be dead drifted or skipped across the water.

Using Your Caddis Dry Fly

Even with the perfect dry-fly selection, you’ll find it hard to catch a fish unless presented correctly. For best results:

Avoid spooking trout and use a flexible, thin mono line instead of overly thick or short leaders.

Put the correct distance between your colored fly line and your dry fly.

Use a 9-foot leader and add additional tippets when required.

Using your dry fly requires you to fish rising in flat water. For best results, position yourself slightly upstream. Combined with a reach cast, you can have your fly float drag-free. It's also a tried and tested way to get your fly to the trout before your fly line and leader reach it.

What Our Customers Are Buying

Our dry flies boast a combination of delicate and prickly natural feathers and furs. Their unique profile is dependent on the insect. Our collection boasts popular patterns comprising:

Buck Caddis

Elk Hair Caddis

Parachute Caddis

Hot Butt Caddis

King River Caddis

Hemingway Caddis

Goddard Caddis.

Our most common Caddis dry flies include:

Buck Caddis—Orange: Ideal for fall, this little bullet-head caddis, with its hot orange body, is perfect for catching trout.

Elk Hair Caddis: A traditional trout fly, the Elk Hair Caddis is the perfect pattern for your fly angler’s fly box. Visible and buoyant, this is an ideal dry fly for trout fishing.

Taking Your Fishing Adventures to the Next Level

By investing in protective casing and cleaning your dry flies regularly, they will remain in tip-top condition. Cleaning them is easy. Using a tea kettle and a pair of forceps, you can steam them. This will bring crushed and matted dry flies back to their former glory.

The benefits of using caddis dry flies are plentiful. Besides being easy to use and highly durable, Caddis patterns are among the most effective trout fishing flies and are a staple all year round. They’re also great fun to fish with!