When can I fish in October caddis?

The October Caddis is available to trout as a dry fly at three key times – just after hatching, during windy days, and when females lay their eggs.

What is an October caddis?

October caddis, of the family Limnephilidae, belong to the genus Dicosmoecus. These large caddisflies standout like an NBA player at a midget convention, and they have some unexpected habits that one must be aware of to fish them successfully.

Are caddis dry flies?

Caddis flies in pupa and dry fly form should be in every fly fishermans box on outings to rivers and lakes today. Don’t just use caddis as a dry fly, there are different rigs that you can use that make this a deadly pattern in your fishing armoury.

Can you fly fish in October?

As a general rule, you can fly fish year-round. March through October are going to be more productive with longer windows of opportunity. November through January will be limited to the warmest part of the day with less productivity.

How do you catch early fall steelhead?

Set hard downstream, into the mass of the fish, or sweep off to the side. Never set with an upstream pull; you’re taking the fly away from the fish. After a good set, come tight to the steelhead, and then reel up any loose line. This is where the fun begins.

What is it about october caddis?

As with other caddis species October Caddis are capable of scurrying around on the surface, creating a substantial wake. On many of the west’s summer run steelhead streams skating and waking large October Caddis patterns across runs and tailouts draws immense steelhead to the surface exploding on the fly with heart stopping toilet flush rises.

When to use an october caddis dry fly?

Maybe it was a fish taking an October Caddis! The October Caddis is available to trout as a dry fly at three key times – just after hatching, during windy days, and when females lay their eggs. Be sure to try an October Caddis dry fly along the bank in 2 to 4 feet of water with overhanging grasses, trees, or other vegetation.

What is the best Caddis pattern for steelhead fishing?

In rivers that have summer steelhead runs, October caddis pupa patterns can be very effective for steelhead. Both weighted and unweighted versions have their place. If prospecting with a dry October caddis pattern doesn’t turn up any interest, try a pupa pattern.

When is the best time to fish an october caddis pupa pattern?

During cloudless days fishing a pupa pattern is a low light operation. After the gloom of early morning or before twilight of late evening, fishing an October caddis pupa is largely a waste of time. In rivers that have summer steelhead runs, October caddis pupa patterns can be very effective for steelhead.