The Bass Caddis Nymph is one of the most productive patterns for large Shenandoah River smallmouth bass — proven effective from April through November. Designed to imitate the caddis larvae that bass key on throughout the season, this fly excels when fished deep with a slow, deliberate 2-inch strip across current.
Two proven presentations:
- Deep nymphing — cast across stream and strip slowly along the bottom where big bass hold
- Dropper rig — fish on a 36-inch 2X tippet below a popper or strike indicator at the edges of deep water and current seams
A must-have for any Shenandoah Valley smallmouth angler's box.