October Caddis Pupa

Dustin's October Caddis Pupa fly pattern is a great fly to swing for steelhead and even trout at the end of September just prior to the emergence of the adult October caddis. It is best to coordinate your timing will the falling of the the leaves. October caddis are already an unpredictable hatch, but the pupa become active when they notice temperatures falling. Also, look for pupal shucks along bankside rocks and you will know the time is right. Sometimes fishing a pupa pattern versus the actual adult on the surface will produce more strikes since it is the easier take for steelhead. Fish this pattern with confidence and hang on!

Materials:

  • Hook: Size 8 Orange
  • Orange Mini Body Stretch
  • Thread: UTC 140 FL. Orange
  • UV Hot Orange Steelhead Ice Dub
  • Black Rabbit Zonker
  • UV Orange Krystal Flash
  • Dyed Pheasant Rump
  • Black Hares Ear Dubbing