What is an October caddis?

What is an October caddis?

October caddis, of the family Limnephilidae, belong to the genus Dicosmoecus. These large caddisflies standout like an NBA player at a midget convention, and they have some unexpected habits that one must be aware of to fish them successfully.

How big is an October caddis?

1.25 inches
October caddis (Trichoptera: Limnephilidae; Dicosmoecus) are the largest caddis measuring up to 1.25 inches in length with orange bodies and dark wings. Their emergence can start as early as September and have been seen as late as November with October being the most prevalent month, giving them their common name.

When can I fish in October caddis?

Maybe it was a fish taking an October Caddis! The October Caddis is available to trout as a dry fly at three key times – just after hatching, during windy days, and when females lay their eggs.

What do caddis larvae look like?

Caddisfly larvae have elongated bodies resembling caterpillars of moths and butterflies (similarity as between adults). Larvae have always a hardened (sclerotized) head and first thoracic segment, while the abdomen remains pale and soft.

Where can I find caddisfly larvae?

Caddisflies are found worldwide, with the greater diversity being in warmer regions. They are associated with bodies of freshwater, the larvae being found in lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and other water bodies.

What is a caddis larva?

Caddisfly larvae are aquatic, slender, with a segmented abdomen that is usually hidden within a portable protective case. The head has chewing mouthparts, and there are 3 pairs of legs at the front of the body.

What is the difference between a caddis and mayfly?

Caddis nymphs are different from mayflies in that they don’t crawl around as actively on the bottom of rocks. They actually build little “homes” out of a variety of materials, (sand, gravel,etc) and affix themselves to the bottom of rocks.

Where do caddisfly larvae live?

streams
All caddisfly larvae are aquatic, and most are found under rocks in fast-running streams. Most caddisflies construct protective, tube-shaped homes from small pebbles, pieces of wood, and other particles. Caddisfly larvae use many different feeding strategies, depending on the species.

What is the difference between a nymph and a midge?

What Is the Difference Between a Midge and a Nymph? The word “midge” has a specific species of insect as its meaning in fly fishing. The term “nymph” refers to the many species of aquatic insects, such as midges, that go through several life phases. For example, you could be using a “midge nymph” fly.