Fly Tying Kit | Spring Caddis Larva

The Beadhead Caddis Larva is one of the most reliable trout nymph patterns you can fish. Simple, durable, and incredibly effective, this fly imitates the bright green caddis larvae that trout feed on year-round in rivers and streams. In this fly tying tutorial, we walk through how to tie a clean, realistic Beadhead Caddis Larva that sinks quickly and drifts naturally along the bottom — right where trout expect to find the real thing. Caddis larvae are a major food source for trout in most waterways, and when they become dislodged in current they make an easy, high-protein meal. This pattern perfectly imitates that drifting insect with a slim body, subtle segmentation, and a tungsten or brass bead to get it down in the strike zone. Why anglers love this pattern: