The October Caddis is a blast to fish. Trout hammer these bugs. This time of year, they are the meal of choice on the North Yuba. They will hatch in the later part of the day in calmer water. The birds will let you know when they are going off- these big bugs are a nice meal for a calorie burning bird. Known as the “Big Bug” these insects are long, and thick! Pupa imitations should be tied on a #6 or #8 3xl hook with a burnt orange body, burnt orange front hackle, black ostrich collar and a black bead. Short line high sticking pocket water will land you the most fish. Fishing these bugs as adult dry flys is thrilling.
You can use an orange body stimulator with the lower hackles trimmed short to let the fly ride lower on the water. We usually cast into the shade with most drys…not these, look for a section that is getting sunlight. The OC likes to come up in the sun. Give the fly some action with slight tugs (not drags).
Go big
