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 All-Season Favorite – The J:son Caddis Adult 2 in Cinnamon Brown is a highly realistic dry fly with a 21 mm profile, tied on a size #14 hook. This color is a legendary choice among fly anglers, as the warm, reddish-brown "Cinnamon" tone perfectly matches a vast number of caddis species globally. Whether you are fishing a forest stream or a mountain lake, this size and color combination is often the first thing fish look for during a hatch.
Engineered for extreme performance, this fly features J:son’s unique air-filled wings and a flexible foam body, making it virtually unsinkable. Its design allows you to replicate the high-speed movement of a living insect—the "racing boat" effect—without the fly drowning. The 21 mm Cinnamon Brown Caddis provides a lifelike impression on the surface that is hard to beat, making it a must-have for any angler targeting trout, grayling, or rainbow trout during the peak of the caddis season.