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PopularFlies Direct Elk Hare Caddis Brown Dry Flies, 3 Each Sizes 12-18
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- Item weight
- 9.07 g
Quick take
Hand-tied dry flies that imitate elk hair caddis for trout streams and spring creeks.
This is a dozen brown elk hair caddis dry flies, with three flies in each of four hook sizes from 12 to 18. The mix of sizes lets a trout angler match small and mid-sized caddis on the water without carrying separate packs. The flies are tied on high carbon steel hooks with knife edge points.
Best for
- Trout feeding on surface insects in spring and summer
- Clear, moving water in streams and small rivers
Skip if
- You need a variety of fly patterns; tie or buy assortments
- You fish slow, deep water where nymphs work better
Strengths
- Buoyant design keeps the fly floating in the surface film
- Elk hair wing provides visibility in low light and broken water
- Classic caddis profile imitates a natural insect
Trade-offs
- These flies float well initially but become waterlogged after several casts without floatant treatment
- Brown color works better in darker water; choose other patterns for very clear streams
- Hand-tied flies vary slightly in size and weight, which affects how they cast
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | dry fly |
|---|---|
| Count | 12 |
| Sizes | 12, 14, 16, 18 |
| Hook | Mustad |
| Pattern | Brown |
What can I catch with this?
- Trout
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Pack count | 12 |
|---|---|
| Color | Brown |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Trout |
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