Beadhead Caddis Pupa
This simple caddis pupa imitation features a dubbed body with a contrasting thorax and a soft hackle collar suggesting legs. It imitates the ascending pupa stage of caddis — the moment when trout intercept them rising through the water column to hatch at the surface.
How to Fish It
Fish in the upper water column, swinging on the rise during caddis emergence. The hackle collar pulses naturally in current.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Beadhead Caddis Pupa should I use?
The Beadhead Caddis Pupa is most commonly tied in sizes 12–18. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Beadhead Caddis Pupa imitate?
The Beadhead Caddis Pupa primarily imitates caddis pupae, emerging caddis. Fish in the upper water column, swinging on the rise during caddis emergence. The hackle collar pulses naturally in current.
How do you fish a Beadhead Caddis Pupa?
Fish in the upper water column, swinging on the rise during caddis emergence. The hackle collar pulses naturally in current.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 12–18
- Colors
- Green, Tan, Olive
- Weight
- Tungsten, Brass
- Hook Styles
- Curved nymph, Standard nymph
- Imitates
- caddis pupae, emerging caddis
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater
Target Species
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 12–18
- Colors
- Green, Tan, Olive
- Weight
- Tungsten, Brass
- Hook Styles
- Curved nymph, Standard nymph
- Imitates
- caddis pupae, emerging caddis
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater