Small dry
Caterpillar
Bankside caterpillar imitation
Trout · GraylingSurface
Chunky caterpillar imitation for tree-lined rivers in summer; fish it tight to overhanging cover.
Fish this when
Summer on tree-lined rivers, cast tight under overhanging branches where caterpillars are actually falling from the foliage above.
Why it works
Its bulky, segmented profile offers a rare high-calorie meal that pulls fish out from under cover further than they'd move for an ordinary small dry.
Naturals it imitates
caterpillar / grub fallen from foliage
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Beginner-friendly