Little Sister Caddis Larvae (Cheumatopsyche )
The Little Sister larvae are net spinners. The larvae build tiny nets on rocks that
catch their food in the current. They look similar to a parachute. Sometimes the
larvae are in a shelter they have built near the end of the net and sometimes
they are strung out from their net a few inches on a silk line. They are very much
available for the trout to eat.
Presentation:
Present the larva imitation with a weight attached a few inches above the fly in
the riffles. An up and across presentation works best. Allow the fly to swing
downstream near the bottom and come around in the current to the down and
across position. Keep it on the bottom or very near the bottom.
In smooth water, where it is difficult to get close to the trout without spooking
them, you can use a down and across presentation. You may need to add more
weight. It is more difficult to detect a strike this way.
You can use a strike indicator if you must. Keep it small and try to set it depth
wise where the fly stays on or near the bottom. In the fast riffles, the indicator
may need to be positioned on the leader three or four times the water depth you
are fishing. It is best if you mend your line and keep the fly ahead or downstream
of the indicator. The indicator usually just stops instead of shooting under the
water. If you question it, set the hook.
The Little Sister larvae are net spinners. The larvae build tiny nets on rocks that
catch their food in the current. They look similar to a parachute. Sometimes the
larvae are in a shelter they have built near the end of the net and sometimes
they are strung out from their net a few inches on a silk line. They are very much
available for the trout to eat.
Presentation:
Present the larva imitation with a weight attached a few inches above the fly in
the riffles. An up and across presentation works best. Allow the fly to swing
downstream near the bottom and come around in the current to the down and
across position. Keep it on the bottom or very near the bottom.
In smooth water, where it is difficult to get close to the trout without spooking
them, you can use a down and across presentation. You may need to add more
weight. It is more difficult to detect a strike this way.
You can use a strike indicator if you must. Keep it small and try to set it depth
wise where the fly stays on or near the bottom. In the fast riffles, the indicator
may need to be positioned on the leader three or four times the water depth you
are fishing. It is best if you mend your line and keep the fly ahead or downstream
of the indicator. The indicator usually just stops instead of shooting under the
water. If you question it, set the hook.
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