Egan's Corn-Fed Caddis
A beefy, buoyant CDC caddis — the linebacker of dry flies.
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Egan's Corn-Fed Caddis
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About This Pattern
A heavy-winged CDC caddis dry with a Super Fine dubbed body, Antron shuck, Trigger Point overwing, and a CDC hackle. Buoyant enough to anchor a dry-dropper rig.
On the Water
How to Fish It
Do NOT use traditional floatants. Tiemco Dry Magic, Loon Lochsa, Shimizaki Dry Shake, Loon Top Ride, or Frogs Fanny all work well.
When to Use
Any caddis hatch. Also as a blind-prospecting dry over trout water.
History & Lore
The Corn-Fed Caddis lives up to its name — this is a linebacker at ballet class. Where most CDC patterns are sparse and delicate, the Corn-Fed is heavy-winged, with stacked CDC topped by a Trigger Point poly-yarn overwing for extra float. The CDC fibers even serve as the hackle. It is a buggy, visible, and durable dry that handles the weight of a tungsten dropper without submarining. Throw it at spring-creek browns, pocket-water rainbows, or suspicious freestone risers — it all works.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Egan's Corn-Fed Caddis should I use?
The Egan's Corn-Fed Caddis is most commonly tied in sizes 12–16. Any caddis hatch. Also as a blind-prospecting dry over trout water.
What does a Egan's Corn-Fed Caddis imitate?
The Egan's Corn-Fed Caddis primarily imitates caddis adult, dry caddis. Do NOT use traditional floatants. Tiemco Dry Magic, Loon Lochsa, Shimizaki Dry Shake, Loon Top Ride, or Frogs Fanny all work well.
How do you fish a Egan's Corn-Fed Caddis?
Do NOT use traditional floatants. Tiemco Dry Magic, Loon Lochsa, Shimizaki Dry Shake, Loon Top Ride, or Frogs Fanny all work well.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- 12–16
- Hook Styles
- dry
- Imitates
- caddis adult, dry caddis
- Water Types
- freestone, spring creek, tailwater
- Origin
- Lance Egan
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Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- 12–16
- Hook Styles
- dry
- Imitates
- caddis adult, dry caddis
- Water Types
- freestone, spring creek, tailwater
- Origin
- Lance Egan