Alright, let me tell you about this killer little pattern I’ve been crushing trout with—the Peeping Caddis. You know how caddis larvae wiggle out of their cases like they’re late for dinner? This fly nails that look.

So here’s how I tie it: Start with some dubbed fur or synthetic yarn—doesn’t gotta be fancy, just something with a bit of buggy texture. Spin it around the hook so it tapers nice and gradual, kinda like a chubby little worm. Now, the magic’s in the case. Personally, I swear by peacock herl for this. It’s got that iridescent shimmer that drives fish nuts, but Swiss straw or raffia works too. Wrap it up, leave a bit of that dubbing poking out the back like the larva’s halfway outta its crib. Hit it with a dab of UV resin to toughen it up—trust me, trout aren’t gentle.

Oh, and toss in a tiny bright green or chartreuse dubbing ball at the head. That’s the "peeping" part—fish can’t resist it. Last season, I noticed adding a soft partridge hackle collar makes it wiggle just right in the current, like those little legs kicking.

Fish this thing anywhere trout are slurping caddis larvae. Dead drift it, tight-line it, whatever—just get it down near the bottom where they’re lurking. I’ve had days where they hammer it on the first swing, no joke.

Give it a shot next time you’re out there. Tight lines, buddy.