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Adams Caddis

Adams Caddis

The Adams Caddis is a highly effective dry fly pattern that combines elements of the classic Adams and the Elk Hair Caddis flies. It is designed to imitate an adult caddisfly but is versatile enough to work as a general attractor pattern, making it a staple in any trout angler's fly box.

Key Features and Materials
The fly combines the signature mixed-color hackle of the Adams with the buoyant hair wing of a caddis pattern

Component MaterialDescription
HookStandard dry fly hook, sizes 8-16A durable, wide-gap hook to help it float high.
BodyThread-wrapped body, often ribbedProvides a slim, slightly segmented look without adding weight; common body colors include black, gray, or green.
HackleMixed brown and grizzly hackle feathersThe signature mixed-color hackle gives the fly its versatility and provides excellent flotation.
WingNatural Elk or Deer hairTied "caddis style" over the top of the fly; provides significant buoyancy and creates the "laid down" wing profile of a caddisfly.
Fishing the Adams Caddis
The Adams Caddis is designed to float like a cork and fish well in fast, turbulent water. 
  • Presentation: It is an excellent fly for twitching or skittering across the water surface, mimicking the natural, erratic flight of an adult caddisfly.
  • When to use: It is particularly effective during heavy caddis hatches, but its general coloration makes it a reliable searching or attractor pattern when the specific insect the fish are feeding on is unclear.
  • Target Species: Highly effective for trout, grayling, salmon, and steelhead. 
The Adams Caddis offers the lifelike profile and general imitation qualities of the original Adams pattern while leveraging the added buoyancy and durability of the hair-wing caddis design, making it an indispensable tool for fly anglers. 
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Specifications

Hook Size 12