Puparazzi Chartreuse 14

Caddis larva are one of the most prevalent insects in rivers, and are particularly loved by trout. In the real world caddis pupa have dark wing pads and antennae that are very noticeable, and have a body and legs that undulate enticingly in the water. Across the spectrum of the caddis family the pupae vary considerably in color; from light tan, to cinnamon brown, chartreuse greens to dark olive, and all the shades in between.

RIO Puparazzi 12 Pack - AvidMax

Puparazzi Honey - Caddis Pupa

Puparazzi – Out Fly Fishing

Tungsten Jip Puparazzi

This pattern has several design features that work very well in mimicking emerging caddis. The yarn body and tail look like the translucent shuck,

Caddis Sparkle Pupa (Bead Head)

Rio's Pupa Scooba-- Honey / 16

Nitro Caddis Tan Mossy Creek Fly Fishing

Rio's Puparazzi-- — Big Y Fly Co

Rainbow Assassin Tungsten Jig - Solitude — Big Y Fly Co

Flashy nymphs like the Lightning Bug might be the most reputable nymph in an anglers fly box when it comes to catching trout. So how do you reimagine a nymph as old as time? Step one make it Euro-friendly with a barbless jig hook and tungsten bead. Next, swap out natural fibers for flash on the tails and legs. And finally, instead of going all out with flash, opt for dark colors, which add just enough realism to make even the weariest trout committal.

Rio Pearl Jam - 12 Pack, Black / 20 / 12 Pack

Rio's Puparazzi-- — Big Y Fly Co

Puparazzi - Light Olive - Size 16

Egan's Frenchie Jigged--Umpqua Flies-- — Big Y Fly Co