Why the Apple Caddis Fly Pattern Always Works
I've always found that keeping an apple caddis fly pattern in your box is one of the smartest moves you can make before hitting the river in the spring. There's something about that specific, bright neon-green hue that just seems to flip a switch in a trout's brain. If you've ever been on the water during a Grannom hatch, you know exactly what I'm talking about. The air is thick with bugs, the fish are rising everywhere, and yet, for some reason, they're ignoring your standard tan caddis. That's usually the moment you realize you need something with a bit more "pop" to match the bright egg sacs of the females. ...