Buckskin Caddis

The Buckskin was created by Ed Marsh in the early 1970s. This unpretentious pattern carries a legacy of success that withstands the test of time. Beyond its apparent simplicity lies the Buckskin's true strength – a potent caddis larva pattern that consistently catches fish, particularly when presented near the stream bottom where caddis larvae concentrations thrive.

Briefly over-grease your leader above the fly—this keeps the leader riding high while the buckskin slowly absorbs water and sinks. That slight hinge between floating leader and slowly dropping fly perfectly imitates a caddis pupa slipping off its shuck, and trout often strike at the moment the bug begins that gentle downward slide.