Goddard Caddis – High-Floating Adult Caddis Dry Fly

Goddard Caddis – High-Floating Adult Caddis Dry Fly
Finatics Fly Company

The Goddard Caddis is a classic adult caddis imitation designed to float high, stay buoyant, and skate naturally across the surface during active caddis hatches. Built with a clipped and packed deer hair body, this fly creates a dense, unsinkable profile that excels in fast water, riffles, and broken currents.

Unlike low-riding caddis patterns, the Goddard Caddis is meant to ride on top of the surface film, making it especially effective when adult caddis are fluttering, skittering, and bouncing across the water. The spun deer hair body traps air and resists saturation, allowing the fly to float confidently even after aggressive strikes.

This pattern shines during evening caddis hatches, in pocket water, and anywhere trout are looking up for a high-floating, easy-to-see adult.

Why it works:

• Packed and clipped deer hair body for exceptional buoyancy

• Rides high to imitate adult caddis fluttering on the surface

• Excellent in fast water and broken current

• Durable construction holds shape after repeated fish

• Barbed hook for solid hook sets

A proven caddis pattern that remains a staple in trout boxes everywhere.

Sizes available as variants
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