BASALT – Caddis, caddis, caddis. That’s the talk of the town for anglers throughout the Roaring Fork Valley right now. There’s no doubt that the single biggest benefit of a low-water year is the ...

Caddis pupa will exit the case and drift upward through the water column toward the river surface. During the time caddis are in the water column, ... The caddis hatch on the Eagle River is a great ...

When nymphing prior to the hatch, look to stonefly nymphs fished as your point fly trailed by various size 16-18 caddis larva and pupa patterns as droppers. Smaller attractor patterns such as princes, ...

Pulsating caddis pupa. When the fish are not targeting the flies on the surface or slightly below the surface, the pulsating caddis pupa is the first fly I go to. This pattern can be fished behind a ...

Picasa 3.0, Robert Williamson . With the publication of Gary's book fly fishermen were introduced to his caddis Sparkle Pupa (or Deep Pupa) and his Emergent Pupa in all their colors.

Caddis pupa are some of the most effective subsurface offerings that the fly fisher can use. Most caddis hatches are fairly long in duration and can be predictable for up to two weeks. The surface ...

Professional fly tying instructors Carolyn Sells and LeRoy Hyatt show you how to tie three "moving water" flies: An Iris Caddis, a Silvey's Caddis Pupa, and a Nick's Soft Hackle.

Caddis hatch spawns season for fly-fishing. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 56°F. Monday, April 28th 2025 Digital Replica Edition. Home Page. News. Latest Headlines; Colorado News; ...

Caddis fly larvae work an important gig hoovering up aquatic vegetation, keeping a river from getting overgrown. As flying adults, they serve as a critical food source for bats, frogs, and spiders.