dry
Iris Caddis
Imitates caddis Emerger
Shane Stalcup's CDC caddis emerger that hangs in the surface film. The iris (CDC collar) mimics the emerging insect perfectly.
dry · hook sizes
#14#16#18
in olive, tan, gray
- Type
- dry
- Imitates
- Caddis Emerger
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Sizes
- #14, #16, #18
- Colors
- olive, tan, gray
- Technique
- dry fly drift, hatch matching
- Water
- spring creek, tailwater, freestone
When to fish it
During caddis hatches when fish are keyed on emergers. Works especially well in slower currents.
Catches
Where it works 2 waters
Recommended on 2 waters in 2 states. Pick a state to narrow the list.
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