Little Sister Caddis Adult (Cheumatopsyche )
The adult Little Sister Caddisflies also become important when the females are
depositing their eggs. They do this on the surface or by diving to the bottom
depending on the particular species. This activity can occur at the same time
they are emerging. The egg laying usually starts near the end of the emergence
and last for an hour or two during the time you can see well. It goes on into the
night in many cases.
You may not be able to fish during egg ovipositing but for a couple of hours
because it usually doesn't start until after sunset. On overcast or rainy days, egg
laying can start much sooner. If you find the caddis emerging and depositing
their eggs at the same time, fish an imitation of the pupae. It is almost always
more effective than imitating the egg layers.
Presentation:
If you watch carefully, you will be able to see the caddisflies dipping to the
water when they are depositing their eggs. Of course, that is the area where you
want to place your fly. You can try to imitate the skittering manner in which the
caddis flutter around on the surface but I find it best just to use a dead drift.
The trout will also eat the spent flies after they have finished their egg laying
duty but this usually occurs long after dark. If you see this occurring, place your
fly in the area of the spent females.
The adult Little Sister Caddisflies also become important when the females are
depositing their eggs. They do this on the surface or by diving to the bottom
depending on the particular species. This activity can occur at the same time
they are emerging. The egg laying usually starts near the end of the emergence
and last for an hour or two during the time you can see well. It goes on into the
night in many cases.
You may not be able to fish during egg ovipositing but for a couple of hours
because it usually doesn't start until after sunset. On overcast or rainy days, egg
laying can start much sooner. If you find the caddis emerging and depositing
their eggs at the same time, fish an imitation of the pupae. It is almost always
more effective than imitating the egg layers.
Presentation:
If you watch carefully, you will be able to see the caddisflies dipping to the
water when they are depositing their eggs. Of course, that is the area where you
want to place your fly. You can try to imitate the skittering manner in which the
caddis flutter around on the surface but I find it best just to use a dead drift.
The trout will also eat the spent flies after they have finished their egg laying
duty but this usually occurs long after dark. If you see this occurring, place your
fly in the area of the spent females.
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