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The Holy Grail stands as an excellent caddis emerger pattern, widely embraced by numerous experienced trout guides in the western regions.

This versatile fly exhibits a remarkable level of natural appeal and is forgiving in its performance, allowing for various fishing techniques such as dead drifting, swinging after the drift, or even stripping it behind a streamer.[...] Read More » “Holy Grail Caddis Pupa”

The Bead Chain Caddis is an interesting variation from the vice of Ola Andersson, using ball chain to both imitate the caddis larva and provide weight. Ola’s home waters in Sweden abound with caddis, and stick caddis feature heavily in his fly patterns.[...] Read More » “Watson’s Fancy Bead Chain Caddis”