Description
Fly Type: This is a classic dry fly that imitates an adult sedge (caddisfly).
Target Species: This is a highly effective pattern for trout and grayling, especially when they are focused on feeding on caddisflies. The black color can also be very effective for attracting aggressive fish.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is a go-to choice during a caddisfly hatch, particularly in the evening and at night. The black color creates a powerful silhouette against the sky, making it highly visible to fish in low light conditions.
Water Type: A classic freshwater fly.
Best Location: Excellent for fishing in rivers and streams. Its buoyant design makes it perfect for presenting in fast-moving water, riffles, and eddies.
Other Info: The Sedge Black's success comes from its ability to create a strong profile and its active presentation.
The Imitation: This fly imitates a wide variety of adult caddisflies. It can also be used to mimic other dark, terrestrial insects like beetles.
Key Features: It is typically tied with a body of black dubbing and a wing of black deer or elk hair for excellent buoyancy. The dark color provides a clear, unmistakable silhouette that fish can easily spot from below.
Presentation: While it can be fished in a dead drift, this fly is often most effective when you twitch or skate it across the surface. This mimics the frantic, struggling motion of a real caddisfly, which can provoke an aggressive strike from a fish.