GREAT FALLS VARIETY & VISIBILITY
Elk Hair
Sam’s CDC
A
t latest count, we have 117 fly
bins dedicated to caddis fly
patterns. A couple are empty,
but we are working on that. I
guess you can say… Caddis are pretty
important. Beyond specific Caddis
flies, we have some general nymphs
and attractors that can work as caddis
imitations. A size #14 Stimulator or
a basic Hares Ear have fooled many
trout intent on eating caddis.
There are a variety of Caddis flies
that hatch though out the season.
From the little black #18s to the giant
October #8s, with lots of #14 and #16s
in between. The most recognized
adult caddis pattern is the Elk Hair. We
carry Elk Hair Caddis in sizes from #18
to #8, in the colors of black, brown,
olive, tan and orange. On our smaller
streams and rivers, the Elk Hair is a
steady producer.
While the Elk Hair has ce