Caddis Pupa Nymph

The Caddis Pupa Nymph serves as a remarkable imitation of the caddis in its transformative stage. This fly embodies the characteristic segmented body shape of caddis nymphs, available in the most prevalent caddis larva/pupa colors: Light Green, Green, Brown, and Smokey. For optimal success during a caddisfly hatch, fishing with caddis pupa imitations proves to be the go-to strategy. Pro tip: Pair an adult caddisfly (dry) with a pupa tied on a lengthy dropper (36"). Implementing a swinging or twitching motion at the end of your drift effectively mimics the movement of caddisflies.

Fish the Caddis Pupa Nymph with a dead drift near the bottom during non-hatch times or let it rise toward the surface at the end of the drift to imitate an emerging pupa. Use it in a two-fly rig with a heavier fly as the anchor to help keep the pupa in the strike zone. Experiment with colors like olive, tan, or green to match local caddis species.