X-Caddis
Craig Mathews' X-Caddis omits the hackle of an Elk Hair Caddis, creating a lower-riding fly that hangs in the film like an emerging caddis. The Z-lon trailing shuck and deer hair wing perfectly imitate a caddis struggling out of its pupal case.
How to Fish It
Use when fish refuse the Elk Hair Caddis — the X-Caddis sits in the film rather than on top. Deadly on smooth glides during evening caddis hatches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size X-Caddis should I use?
The X-Caddis is most commonly tied in sizes 14–18. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a X-Caddis imitate?
The X-Caddis primarily imitates emerging caddis, adult caddis. Use when fish refuse the Elk Hair Caddis — the X-Caddis sits in the film rather than on top. Deadly on smooth glides during evening caddis hatches.
How do you fish a X-Caddis?
Use when fish refuse the Elk Hair Caddis — the X-Caddis sits in the film rather than on top. Deadly on smooth glides during evening caddis hatches.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- 14–18
- Colors
- Tan, Olive, Brown
- Imitates
- emerging caddis, adult caddis
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater, spring creek
Target Species
Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- 14–18
- Colors
- Tan, Olive, Brown
- Imitates
- emerging caddis, adult caddis
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater, spring creek