Egan's GTi Caddis
Lance Egan's 'Go-To Imitation' — a contrasting-back net-builder caddis larva.
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Egan's GTi Caddis
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About This Pattern
A weighted Hydropsychidae (net-builder) caddis larva with a contrasting shellback, designed around Hare-Tron dubbing and Arizona Synthetic peacock thorax.
On the Water
How to Fish It
Carry it in Olive, Cream, and Amber — which one works is a daily experiment. Tie with lead under-body for fast sink.
When to Use
Anywhere net-builder caddis are a significant food source — tailwaters and freestones alike.
History & Lore
'GTi' stands for Go-To Imitation — a bit cheesy, but earned. The GTi Caddis is more imitative than most of Lance Egan's patterns; it represents the Hydropsychidae 'net-builder' caddis found in rivers across the country. The curious detail is the shellback: it deliberately contrasts the underbody rather than matching the natural insect. Lance has tried every realistic color variation, and the contrasting-back versions consistently out-fish them. Why? He doesn't know. But the fish agree.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Egan's GTi Caddis should I use?
The Egan's GTi Caddis is most commonly tied in sizes 10–14. Anywhere net-builder caddis are a significant food source — tailwaters and freestones alike.
What does a Egan's GTi Caddis imitate?
The Egan's GTi Caddis primarily imitates caddis larva, hydropsyche. Carry it in Olive, Cream, and Amber — which one works is a daily experiment. Tie with lead under-body for fast sink.
How do you fish a Egan's GTi Caddis?
Carry it in Olive, Cream, and Amber — which one works is a daily experiment. Tie with lead under-body for fast sink.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 10–14
- Hook Styles
- Czech nymph
- Imitates
- caddis larva, hydropsyche
- Water Types
- tailwater, freestone
- Origin
- Lance Egan
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Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 10–14
- Hook Styles
- Czech nymph
- Imitates
- caddis larva, hydropsyche
- Water Types
- tailwater, freestone
- Origin
- Lance Egan