
Description
The Ginger Caddis is a versatile dry fly variant that excels during summer caddis activity, especially in clear, freestone streams. Its light, warm-toned body provides just enough contrast to trigger strikes from trout in varying light conditions. This pattern is especially effective for brown trout and brookies, offering a buoyant, buggy profile that rides well on the surface. It mimics a wide range of tan to ginger-colored caddisflies found in both Eastern and Western waters.
Submitted by: Gage D.
Pro Tip
In riffly water, clip the underside of the hackle flat to help the fly sit lower like a spent or crippled adult.
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Recipe
(Hook Size 14–18): Hook: Standard dry fly hook (TMC 100 or equivalent) Thread: 8/0 light brown or tan Tail: None Body: Ginger rabbit or synthetic dubbing Wing: Deer or elk hair, natural or light ginger Hackle: Ginger or light brown rooster neck Head: Tapered thread head, lightly coated with head cement if desired
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From: Charlie's Fly Box