Tying the Summer Caddis

Summer Caddis

The Summer Caddis was named as it copies a group of mid-summer caddis that hatch along many of Pennsylvania's waters. Once the summer heats up these larger lumbering caddis appear and are a daily staple for surface feeding. This pattern is a steady producer and one of my favorite prospecting patterns when no real surface activity is apparent. 

Summer Caddis Recipe

Hook:  #12 Standard Dry

Thread:  Brown Uni-thread

Abdomen:  Gold Turkey Biot

Wing:  2 Natural CDC Puffs

Thorax:  Peacock Herl

Hackle:  Golden Badger