Small dry
October Caddis
Large autumn caddis
Trout · GraylingSurface
A big orange-bodied autumn caddis adult — a late-season prospecting dry for larger freestone rivers, fished in the evening when the big sedges are about.
Fish this when
Autumn evenings on rocky, larger freestone water when the big October caddis are active; twitch or skate it to imitate the egg-laying adult.
Why it works
It is one of the last large insects of the season, and cooling water makes brook trout willing to chase a big, visible meal.
Naturals it imitates
large caddis adult
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Beginner-friendly