Fishing the Speckled Peter Caddisfly Hatch
Pupae:
We feel certain the trout eat the pupae during the hatch more than any other stage of
he Speckled Peter's life. According to the entomologist, these caddisflies hatch in the
water on the surface.
The best time to catch trout on emerger pattern is just before dark. You want to cast it
upstream if it is possible to do so without spooking the trout. Sometimes, if the water is
very smooth, a downstream presentation works better. Either way you want to fish
within a few feet of the banks. We think the pupae may swim towards the banks and
emerge near them as opposed to mid stream. That is where you will observe the adults
flying and on the water after they have hatched.
If you fish it downstream, cast it down and across slightly and allow the fly to sink some
by mending your line. Stop the rod movement and allow the current to bring the fly
back to the surface. That is usually when the trout will take it. You want to continue
moving downstream a step or two at a time to cover the banks. If you fish upstream,
use an up and across cast and mend the line several times until the fly is downstream
of your position. Stop the rod and allow the fly to return to the surface.
Pupae:
We feel certain the trout eat the pupae during the hatch more than any other stage of
he Speckled Peter's life. According to the entomologist, these caddisflies hatch in the
water on the surface.
The best time to catch trout on emerger pattern is just before dark. You want to cast it
upstream if it is possible to do so without spooking the trout. Sometimes, if the water is
very smooth, a downstream presentation works better. Either way you want to fish
within a few feet of the banks. We think the pupae may swim towards the banks and
emerge near them as opposed to mid stream. That is where you will observe the adults
flying and on the water after they have hatched.
If you fish it downstream, cast it down and across slightly and allow the fly to sink some
by mending your line. Stop the rod movement and allow the current to bring the fly
back to the surface. That is usually when the trout will take it. You want to continue
moving downstream a step or two at a time to cover the banks. If you fish upstream,
use an up and across cast and mend the line several times until the fly is downstream
of your position. Stop the rod and allow the fly to return to the surface.
Copyright 2009 James Marsh
Free Shipping Continental U. S.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |