While we often intentionally skate or strip a mouse, wog, steelhead caddis or popper we refuse to do the same with many of the dry fly patterns we fish. For a great number of presentations we continually mend or cast as to eliminate or reduce drag on the fly. This is great technique for most dry fly fishing but sometimes fish like that sz. 14 caddis dragging across the surface. I’ve watched many fish refuse a perfectly presented fly only to chase it down when drag is introduced into the drift. Though we all know caddis are quite active on the surface other aquatic invertebrates create quite a rucus on the surface. Present your fly drag free first and if rejected add a little action, you might be surprised at the results.

Dry Fly Double