Hemingway Caddis

Created by Mike Lawson

Uses

Imitates adult caddis. The quill segments make a realistic wing silhouette, and the long hackles provide floatation in rough water.

Variations

Different caddis species can be imitated by using hook sizes and body colors that match the natural insect.

How to match various caddis species

How to Fish

Dress the fly with floatant and use standard dry fly presentations. In slower water, you might want to trim the underside of the hackle so the fly will ride lower in the water. The mallard quill wing will start to shred after a few fish have wollopped it. Replace the fly when the wing no longer looks realistic.