Green Caddis Pupa (Emerger)
A emerger fly imitating Rhyacophila, fished in April, May, June, July, August, September, October across the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest.
Open in Hatch Matcher →Quick facts
- Stage: Emerger
- Imitates: Rhyacophila
- Hook sizes: #12, #14, #16
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Water temp: 44–68°F
- Water types: Freestone, Spring Creek, Tailwater
- Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Regions: Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest
- Target species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Whitefish
How to tie the Green Caddis Pupa (Emerger)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 2488 curved, sizes 12-16
Thread: Uni 8/0 Olive
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Tying steps
- Mount curved hook. Lay olive thread to bend.
- Tie in fine gold wire.
- Dub a bright green abdomen to 65%.
- Rib in 5 turns.
- Tie in dark gray hen back flat over thorax area as wing pads.
- Dub olive-brown thorax.
- Wrap 2 turns of soft partridge hackle, tie off.
- Whip finish, head cement.