The Balloon Caddis Claret is a highly effective, buoyant surface fly with a claret body and a balloon-style foam head. It can suggest an emerging caddis or other substantial insect while the foam holds the pattern securely in the film.
Fish it static or dead-drift during caddis activity, adding a brief lift when naturals are moving. The claret tone also makes it useful as a stillwater emerger in ripple. Fish it with confidence and be ready for the rod to bend.