This versatile tungsten caddis pupa is tied on a size 14 Ahrex jig hook, giving excellent gape and reliable hook-hold while keeping the fly riding point-up through the drift. The tungsten bead gets the fly down fast and keeps it tracking tight to the riverbed – right where trout and grayling are feeding as water temperatures rise.
It’s the perfect choice for early season trout when the first grannoms begin to hatch in April, but remains a highly effective searching pattern right through the year. The natural caddis tones and subtle movement make it a go-to fly for clear or coloured water alike, whether you’re fishing a Euro nymph rig or a short-line setup under an indicator.
A consistent producer for both trout and grayling, from spring hatches to deep winter runs.
