{"product_id":"elk-hair-caddis-black-1","title":"Elk Hair Caddis - Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Classic Caddis Dry Fly — In a High-Visibility Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElk Hair Caddis in Black\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most iconic and time-tested dry fly patterns in fly fishing. Developed by Al Troth in the 1950s, the Elk Hair Caddis has proven itself on trout streams around the world — and it remains a staple on Colorado's rivers for good reason. The black colorway offers excellent visibility in low-light conditions, on shaded canyon water, and during evening caddis hatches when trout are actively feeding on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elk hair wing creates a realistic tent-wing silhouette that trout recognize as a caddisfly, while the palmered hackle keeps the fly riding high and dry through riffles and pocket water. Fish it on the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan, or Colorado River any time caddis are present — which on these rivers is most of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePattern Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elk hair caddis dry fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes available:\u003c\/strong\u003e #16, #18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural elk hair — tent-wing caddis profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHackle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palmered — high-floating, durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective on the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan, Colorado River, and most Colorado freestone and tailwater streams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak season: late spring through fall; excellent during evening caddis hatches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDead-drift on a drag-free presentation during hatches. When fish are rising but refusing, try a subtle twitch or skitter at the end of the drift to imitate an egg-laying caddis. The #16 covers most standard caddis hatches; drop to the #18 on low, clear water when trout are selective. Works well as the dry in a dry-dropper rig with a BH Caddis Larva or soft hackle trailing below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in store at Glenwood Springs Outdoors, 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Country","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":54391401480558,"sku":null,"price":2.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#16","offer_id":54391401513326,"sku":null,"price":2.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#18","offer_id":54391402922350,"sku":null,"price":2.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/1090\/7758\/files\/elk_hair_caddis_black_379x480_5ad71415-4dc1-4564-8e20-6f8f4adc63cf.jpg?v=1785081908","url":"https:\/\/www.glenwoodspringsoutdoors.com\/products\/elk-hair-caddis-black-1","provider":"Glenwood Springs Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}