Vermont waters are still fishing well. Water temps have warmed up a little… about 64 degrees in most streams.
On our trips this weekend, we still found some rising trout. But most were hooked on emergers and nymphs. Why?
Because the Northern Casemaker caddis fly (also known as the Autumn Sedge) is hatching right now. This is the largest and latest caddis fly to appear in our NH and VT waters. The females do not lay their eggs on the water… instead they swim to the bottom. So a wet fly (diving caddis or even a golden demon streamer) will attract the trout’s attention. We caught a few on a CDC dropper off a orange stimulator dry.
These caddis are large (size 10) and orangish in color. Concentrate your casting into eddies and slack water as these flies usually are not swimming through the fast current.
Northern Casemaker
USGS Streamflow Map
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I fished the Upper Connecticut river on Monday and had a great day. Ron’s assessment of the caddis situation is right on. I had the most luck with a Teds Diving Caddis, and olive caddis larva imitations. We sell both here in the store. If you want a more detailed explaination of how to fish these flies and where I was fishing, come into the store for the full update. We would love to “hook” you up.