Description
Adult Caddis – Quick Guide
Why the Adult Caddis matters:
- Surface Action: Unlike mayflies, caddis "skate" and "skitter" on the surface, creating a V-shaped wake that triggers aggressive rises.
- Key Moments: Most effective during a hatch or when females return to the water to lay eggs.
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The Strike: Because the insect moves fast, fish often attack with explosive force.
- J:son Caddis Adult 5 Ash Grey (#24)
- The Ultimate Micro-Sedge The J:son Caddis Adult 5 Ash Grey is our smallest and most delicate caddis imitation. With a tiny 9 mm profile on a size #24 hook, this fly is designed for the most extreme technical challenges a fly fisher can face.
- Why this fly works:
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Ultra-Realistic Silhouette: The neutral Ash Grey wings provide a soft, natural profile that mimics the smallest "micro-caddis" species with incredible accuracy.
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Amazing Buoyancy: Despite its tiny size, it features J:son’s signature air-filled wings and foam body, making it virtually unsinkable.
Technical Stealth: When trout are rising to "invisible" insects on a glassy surface, this #24 micro-fly is often the only thing they will accept. -
Versatile Imitator: Due to its size and neutral grey tone, it also works exceptionally well during small midge hatches or as a general terrestrial micro-fly.
- Pro Tip: Use a very fine tippet (7X or 6X) to allow this tiny fly to move naturally. It is the "last resort" fly for those difficult days when fish are rising but refusing everything else.