Wet Flies
Partridge and Green
The green silk-bodied companion to the Partridge and Orange, this soft hackle wet fly imitates emerging caddis with its bright green body and mobile partridge collar. Swung across and downstream during caddis emergence, it is one of the most effective traditional wet flies ever tied.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Partridge and Green should I use?
The Partridge and Green is most commonly tied in sizes 12–16. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Partridge and Green imitate?
The Partridge and Green primarily imitates emerging caddis, green caddis pupae.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Wet Flies
- Sizes
- 12–16
- Colors
- Green
- Hook Styles
- Standard wet fly
- Imitates
- emerging caddis, green caddis pupae
- Water Types
- freestone, spring creek
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Target Species
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Effective on These Rivers
Pattern Details
- Category
- Wet Flies
- Sizes
- 12–16
- Colors
- Green
- Hook Styles
- Standard wet fly
- Imitates
- emerging caddis, green caddis pupae
- Water Types
- freestone, spring creek
Buy This Fly
Buy at Fly Fish Food—
catches logged by anglers
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout