What It Is
The Caddis Poopah is a fly pattern designed to imitate the pupal stage of a caddisfly, making it an exceptional choice during a caddisfly hatch.
How to Tie It
- Hook: Use a curved shank hook (sizes 14–18).
- Body: Start with a thread base, then add fine wire or contrasting thread for segmentation. Wrap with soft, natural-colored dubbing (optionally with sparkle) to mimic the pupa’s glistening exoskeleton.
- Thorax: Build it with peacock herl or similar material to suggest developing wings and legs.
- Details: Add hackle fibers for antennae and legs. A bead head provides weight and mimics the pupa’s head.
What It Mimics
The Caddis Poopah replicates the vulnerable pupal stage of caddisflies as they drift in currents before surfacing to hatch.
Where and How to Fish It
- Best Locations: Effective in caddisfly-rich waters—freestone rivers, spring creeks, and tailwaters.
- When to Use: Ideal during caddisfly hatches when pupae drift or ascend.
- Techniques:
- Dead-drift it solo or in a multi-fly rig.
- Swing or strip to imitate an actively emerging caddisfly.
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