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.
- The Strike: Because the insect moves fast, fish often attack with explosive force.
J:son Caddis Adult 5 Black (#24)
The Micro Shadow Specialist The J:son Caddis Adult 5 Black is a masterpiece of micro-engineering. With a tiny 9 mm profile on a size #24 hook, this is the smallest black caddis imitation in the J:son range, built for the most demanding technical fishing scenarios.
Why this fly works:
- Maximum Contrast: Even at 9 mm, the solid black color creates a sharp, unmistakable silhouette against the sky, making it easy for selective fish to spot and target.
- Engineered Buoyancy: Featuring J:son’s patented air-filled wings and a flexible foam body, this micro-fly stays floating high and dry where others would drown.
- Extreme Technicality: The #24 size is your ultimate solution for "unsolvable" rising fish in crystal clear water or during intense hatches of tiny black midges and micro-caddis.
- Surface Stealth: Its ultra-light construction allows for a delicate presentation, preventing the fly from spooking wary trout or grayling on glassy surfaces.
Pro Tip: This fly is a lifesaver when you see fish "sipping" tiny dark specks off the surface. It perfectly doubles as a small black midge or terrestrial ant imitation