Fly Fisherman

need to realize that caddis are in the rivers and available to fish year round. They begin to move about actively when water temperatures rise to the high forties. Trout will often eat the free swimming caddis larva or cased caddis as it sits on rocks when no hatch or food source is prevalent.

Do trout eat caddis?

Cased-caddis larvae often become dislodged in the currents of swift riffles. When trout find them, they eat them -- case and all. Imitating a cased-caddis larva is very simple, and a Zug Bug or Prince Nymph can pass as one.

What color fly do trout like?

Chartreuse and white or red and white produce the most contrast and are the best combinations under any light. Black, due to its contrast is the most visible color under most conditions and best at night. Use darker colors like black, blue and violet under low light or when fishing deep.