Z Wing Caddis

Designed by Mike Mercer of Redding, CA. its "Z" shaped wings create a unique silhouette on the water's surface, mimicking the natural caddis emergence. There are usually three color variations to this pattern: Olive (for cloudy days and the fall), Caddis Green (for the Spring Mother's Day hatch), and Amber (a good choice year round).

Curated by the IdentaFly fly fishing team.

Fish the Z Wing Caddis on a dead drift near the bottom during pre-hatch periods, or let it swing upward at the end of the drift to imitate a rising pupa. Use a two-fly rig with the Z Wing as the dropper to target both subsurface and emerging fish. Adjust colors like tan, olive, or brown to match local caddis species for best results.