Second only to mayflies in the hearts of fly fishers, caddisflies have a unique lifecycle. Understanding when to fish nymphs, pupae, or dry flies is a key to success, and in this great video from The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing, Tom Rosenbauer walks you through the stages of these downwing insects. There are a couple of important points to remember, including what Tom calls “the deceptive stage” that can trick you into thinking there’s a hatch going on.
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