Description
Master the Surface Action
Adult caddis flies are a cornerstone of fly fishing, found in both still and moving water across the globe. They are most commonly seen on the surface during two critical moments: when they first hatch and when the females return to lay their eggs.
Unlike mayflies that often float passively, adult caddis are known for their frantic movement. When hatching or depositing eggs, they skitter across the water with impressive speed, creating a V-shaped wake that looks like a small racing boat. This "skating" motion often triggers explosive, aggressive rises from trout and grayling. While a newly hatched caddis is a tempting target, an egg-laying female—often carrying a visible egg sac—is a high-protein prize that large fish will move great distances to intercept.
How to fish the J:son Adult Caddis:
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Dead Drift: Cast upstream and let the fly float naturally over rising fish.
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The "Skating" Technique: Cast across or slightly downstream and use the rod tip to make the fly twitch or "skitter" across the surface to trigger an attack.
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The Lift: Just before the end of the drift, let the current tension lift the fly off the water, imitating a caddis taking flight.
The Classic All-Rounder – The J:son Caddis Adult 1 in Cinnamon Brown is a large and lifelike dry fly, measuring 25 mm in length. Tied on a size #12 hook, this pattern is a perfect imitation of the medium-to-large brown sedges that hatch in abundance throughout the summer. The "Cinnamon" tone is a highly effective, natural color that mimics the organic look of most caddis wings and bodies found in forest streams and mountain lakes.
This fly is engineered for peak performance. Thanks to J:son’s innovative air-filled wings and an extended foam body, it possesses incredible buoyancy and is virtually unsinkable. This allows you to fish it aggressively—skating and twitching it across the surface to imitate a "racing" egg-layer—without the fly drowning. For the angler targeting large trout and grayling, the 25 mm Cinnamon Brown Caddis is a must-have tool that combines extreme realism with the durability needed for intense surface action.