{"product_id":"elk-hair-caddis-black","title":"Elk Hair Caddis - Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElk Hair Caddis – Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Elk Hair Caddis is one of the most effective and versatile dry flies ever tied — and the black variation is the go-to choice for evening caddis hatches, low-light conditions, and dark-water fishing where a high-contrast silhouette makes all the difference. Developed by Al Troth in the 1950s, the Elk Hair Caddis was built to ride high in fast, turbulent water and imitate adult caddis with a buoyant, durable profile that trout find irresistible. The black body and elk hair wing create a bold silhouette against the fading evening sky, making it easy for both the angler and the fish to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePattern Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic caddis dry fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elk hair — buoyant, durable, and highly visible in fast water and low light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHackle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palmered — adds flotation and imitates the legs of an adult caddis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black — high-contrast silhouette for evening hatches, low-light conditions, and dark-water fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riffles, runs, and pocket water — especially effective during evening caddis hatches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dead-drifted through feeding lanes during caddis hatches; also effective skated across the surface to imitate an egg-laying caddis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes available:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14, 16, 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA staple that belongs in every fly box — the Black Elk Hair Caddis delivers the high-contrast profile and buoyant design that makes it one of the most reliable evening caddis patterns on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pursuit FlyWorX","offers":[{"title":"16","offer_id":67767052108080,"sku":"1034X","price":1.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18","offer_id":67767052140848,"sku":"1035X","price":1.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14","offer_id":67767052173616,"sku":"1036X","price":1.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0436\/8767\/4012\/files\/elkhairblack.jpg?v=1789049321","url":"https:\/\/nativesflyfishing.com\/products\/elk-hair-caddis-black","provider":"Natives Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}