Hemingway Caddis

Hemingway Caddis

A realistic and highly effective dry fly pattern, the Hemingway Caddis was originally designed by Mike Lawson and named after Jack Hemingway, son of Ernest Hemingway. Known for its slim profile and natural appearance, this pattern closely imitates adult caddisflies on the water.

Built with peacock herl and a hackled underbody, the Hemingway Caddis offers subtle flash and natural movement that trout find difficult to resist. Its low-profile wing and realistic silhouette make it especially effective during active caddis hatches and selective feeding situations.

A respected Western trout pattern for decades, the Hemingway Caddis excels on rivers, spring creeks, and tailwaters where trout become selective during heavy caddis activity.

Key Features
- Slim, realistic caddis profile
- Peacock herl body for natural attraction and subtle flash
- Hackled underbody for floatation and movement
- Effective during active caddis hatches
- Excellent for selective trout and clear water conditions
- Proven Western caddis pattern

Imitates
Adult caddisflies

Sizes
#10 – #18

Pattern History
Originally created by Mike Lawson and named after Jack Hemingway, this pattern has become one of the most respected Western caddis imitations thanks to its realistic profile and consistent fish-catching ability.

Fishing Tips
Fish with a natural drag-free drift during active caddis hatches, especially through riffles, seams, and tailguts. Also, effective when lightly skated across the surface to imitate egg-laying caddis adults.